Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto
From 243 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush insecure or directional stability is impaired | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 63.6% of Clio S Edition 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 £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Clio S Edition Tce Autos tested had between 11,960 and 22,171 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,516 median miles, the Clio S Edition Tce Auto has 0.067 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 243 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Clio S Edition Tce Auto is 16,516 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,960 and 22,171 miles.
Buying a used Clio S Edition 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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