Renault Clio S Edition Tce
From 4,395 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 68 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 68 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 56 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 55 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 44 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 40 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 10 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.5% of Clio S Edition 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 £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio S Edition Tces tested had between 13,207 and 36,084 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,699 median miles, the Clio S Edition Tce has 0.045 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 S Edition Tce MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio S Edition Tce has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 4,395 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio S Edition Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio S Edition Tce is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 68 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio S Edition Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio S Edition Tce is 23,699 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,207 and 36,084 miles.
Buying a used Clio S Edition 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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