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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 1998
49.6% pass rate
from 552 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Axles
      • 0.36% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Hazard warning (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.54% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
    • 0.91% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.54% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.54% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Body condition
      • 0.18% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Catch
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.72% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.91% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Seat belts (88% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.54% fail on Airbags (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Drivers airbag (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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