Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2000
47.9% pass rate
from 2,293 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (47% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.70% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Axles
      • 0.044% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.087% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic systems (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Valves
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.044% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.044% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.087% fail on Additional braking device (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (81% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Doors (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition (66% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.087% fail on Other body component
      • 0.044% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.087% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.087% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 13% fail on Visibility (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Washers (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 9.0% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.044% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Requirements
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Size/type (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.087% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.087% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.044% fail on Attachment

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