Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto
From 2,014 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Clio Rs Line Tce Autos fare better: 2021 models pass at 95.1% vs 86.2% for 2020.
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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 48 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 | 48 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 29 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.4% of Clio Rs Line Tce Auto 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 £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2020 | 86.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio Rs Line Tce Autos tested had between 11,778 and 28,581 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,869 median miles, the Clio Rs Line Tce Auto has 0.066 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,014 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 48 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto is 18,869 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,778 and 28,581 miles.
Buying a used Clio Rs Line Tce Auto?
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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