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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2005
44.1% pass rate
from 17,174 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0058% fail on Leaf spring
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.48% fail on Macpherson strut (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Axle
    • 0.012% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0058% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Headlamps (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Headlamp (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.052% fail on Dipswitch (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Hazard warning (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Switch (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies) (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.029% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0058% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0058% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 14% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.029% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0058% fail on Steering linkage
    • 7.0% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other components (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering column
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.023% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Flexible coupling (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering (73% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 13% fail on Visibility (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on Driver's view
  • 13% fail on Brakes (5.9% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (43% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Lever
        • 0.076% fail on Cable (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Relay lever
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0058% fail on Servos
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
      • 0.0058% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0058% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Additional braking device
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0058% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.093% fail on Prop shafts (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Catch
      • 0.076% fail on Front passenger's door (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's door (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Hinge
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Tank (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0058% fail on Hose
    • 0.13% fail on Body (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Panel
      • 0.064% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.047% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.029% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.023% fail on Chassis (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Chassis condition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Undertray
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0058% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (9.0% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (9.1% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Emissions not tested (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0058% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.017% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0058% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Hubs
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0058% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • Renault Clio (2005 - 2009)
    Refined, comfortable and well equipped. Excellent crash test rating. 1.5 dCi is very economical. RenaultSport Clio now 197PS.
  • Renault Clio (2001 - 2007)
    Well-equipped, good-looking hatch with a 'big car' feel. 172 grown to 182 and another cracking hot hatch. 4 Star NCAP crash safety rating.

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