Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.4% pass rate
from 19,800 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Windscreen (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0051% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.086% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.056% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Pedal
    • 0.086% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.081% fail on Lever
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0051% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0051% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.051% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0051% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0051% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0051% fail on Horn
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (82% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.056% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0051% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0051% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.65% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Spark ignition (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0051% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0051% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0051% fail on Undertray
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.096% fail on Transmission
      • 0.096% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.096% fail on Joints
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0051% fail on Tank
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0051% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0051% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.076% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.081% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.071% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Steering play
      • 0.010% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0051% fail on Steering column
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (20 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Speedometer (20 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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