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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2004
44.2% pass rate
from 15,020 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Headlamps (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0067% fail on Matched pair
    • 7.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Hazard warning (27 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Switch (27 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.100% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
      • 0.0067% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0067% fail on Arm
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies) (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0067% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.020% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0067% fail on Switch
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 24% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0067% fail on Axle
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
  • 13% fail on Visibility (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0067% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 13% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 6.1% fail on Steering linkage components (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.033% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0067% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other components (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0067% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0067% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 12% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
      • 0.0067% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Valves
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.020% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0067% fail on Valves
    • 0.033% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0067% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0067% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.0067% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0067% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (10.0% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Joints (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's seat (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Catch
      • 0.047% fail on Front passenger's door (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Door condition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Hinge
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
      • 0.0067% fail on Body condition
    • 0.080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.020% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Hose
      • 0.0067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0067% fail on System
    • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (95% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Chassis (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Load security
      • 0.0067% fail on Tailgate
      • 0.0067% fail on Access panel
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.26% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Passengers airbag (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition (12% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (19% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested (29% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.0067% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0067% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0067% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.053% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.77% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (35% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0067% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0067% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.0067% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.013% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment (81% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0067% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0067% fail on Anchorages
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