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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.7% pass rate
from 4,333 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (58% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Hazard warning (14 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Switch (14 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (37% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (37% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.046% fail on Side repeaters (94% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.60% fail on Horn (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
  • 19% fail on Suspension (16% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Axles
      • 0.069% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.046% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Load sensing valves (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.069% fail on Valves
      • 0.023% fail on Servos
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses (72% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
      • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.046% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 13% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.092% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.069% fail on Driver's view (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.81% fail on Doors (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.023% fail on Hinge
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
    • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Bracket
    • 0.39% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
      • 0.069% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.046% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Chassis (95% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Load security (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.023% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.023% fail on Access panel
    • 0.046% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.046% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.023% fail on Towbar
      • 0.023% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.023% fail on Other towbar components
  • 9.1% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Operation
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (35% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
        • 0.023% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (35% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.046% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.023% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (58% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.092% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.092% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Hubs
  • 0.046% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.046% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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