Renault Clio Play Tce
From 1,498 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 38 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 38 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.6% of failures are serious: 46.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 87.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Play Tces tested had between 14,307 and 28,639 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,845 median miles, the Clio Play Tce has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Clio Play Tce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Play Tce has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,498 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Play Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Play Tce is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 38 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Play Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Play Tce is 19,845 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,307 and 28,639 miles.
Buying a used Clio Play Tce?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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