Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2015
67.7% pass rate
from 25,026 tests in 2021
(70% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (20 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0080% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.088% fail on Brake performance not tested (78% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Cable
        • 0.0040% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0040% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.98% fail on Rigid brake pipes (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pedal
    • 0.088% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.040% fail on Electronic stability control (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.064% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0040% fail on Servos
    • 0.0040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0080% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0040% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (67% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 0.100% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 0.076% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0040% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0040% fail on Switch
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (70% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (72% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.016% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Panel (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Body condition
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0040% fail on Hinge
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0080% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0040% fail on Catch
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Tank
    • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Carrier (22 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0080% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0080% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0040% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0040% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.86% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.068% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0080% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Steering
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.0040% fail on Requirements
    • 0.024% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0040% fail on Speedometer
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