Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 1999
51.5% pass rate
from 1,244 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (78% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.16% fail on Brake drums (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.080% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.080% fail on Cable
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.080% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.080% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.080% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (78% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
        • 0.080% fail on Hinge
    • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.080% fail on Bracket
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (31% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.080% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.080% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (51% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.080% fail on Condition
  • 0.080% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.080% fail on Speedometer

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