Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 1997
57.2% pass rate
from 250 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.40% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.40% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.40% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.80% fail on Lever
    • 0.80% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.80% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.80% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.40% fail on Mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.40% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.40% fail on Requirements
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates

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