Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 1996

56.3% pass rate

from 286 tests in 2021

(22% worse than other 1996 cars)

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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 13% fail on Brake performance (79% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
      - 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.5% fail on Rbt
      - 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.0% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.70% fail on Lever
- 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.70% fail on Brake discs
- 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.35% fail on Load sensing valves
- 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
15% fail on Suspension
- 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 3.1% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Mounting
- 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 15% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 9.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 3.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    - 0.35% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.35% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.35% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.35% fail on Other leaks
14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Transmission
  - 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.8% fail on Joints
- 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.35% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.7% fail on Chassis
  - 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.70% fail on Doors
  - 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.35% fail on Door condition
  - 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.35% fail on Door condition
- 0.35% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.35% fail on Pipe
- 0.35% fail on Seats
  - 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.70% fail on Horn
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.70% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.70% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.70% fail on Switch
- 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
9.4% fail on Visibility
- 5.9% fail on Washers
- 4.5% fail on Wipers
- 0.35% fail on View to rear
  - 0.35% fail on Mirrors
6.6% fail on Steering
- 3.8% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.4% fail on Track rod end
- 0.70% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Steering rack (23 times worse than other 1996 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.35% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.35% fail on Flexible coupling
3.8% fail on Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.35% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.35% fail on Airbags
  - 0.35% fail on Drivers airbag
0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.70% fail on Registration plates