Renault Clio Rs Line Tce
From 4,053 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Clio Rs Line Tces fare better: 2022 models pass at 83.1% vs 88.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 71 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 71 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 57 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 56 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 49 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 17 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 72.3% of Clio Rs Line Tce failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83.1% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 86.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Rs Line Tces tested had between 13,658 and 27,205 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,259 median miles, the Clio Rs Line Tce has 0.056 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 Rs Line Tce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Rs Line Tce has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 4,053 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Rs Line Tce is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 71 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce is 20,259 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,658 and 27,205 miles.
Buying a used Clio Rs Line 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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