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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2003
45.3% pass rate
from 10,797 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Headlamps (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Headlamp (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0093% fail on Matched pair
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Hazard warning (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Switch (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters (31% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.037% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Horn (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies) (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0093% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.074% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.037% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 22% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0093% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.0093% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joints (97% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (99% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.80% fail on Other suspension component (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.074% fail on Axles
      • 0.065% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0093% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Visibility (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0093% fail on Driver's view
  • 12% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Steering linkage components (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Track rod end (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.0093% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0093% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.056% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other components (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 12% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.083% fail on Cable
        • 0.0093% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic stability control (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.019% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0093% fail on Servos
      • 0.0093% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
      • 0.0093% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0093% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Joints (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0093% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.019% fail on Belts
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.38% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0093% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.046% fail on Hinge (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Catch
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Panel
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Boot lid condition (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Chassis condition (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Tank (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (94% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Hose
    • 0.0093% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0093% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0093% fail on Load security
      • 0.0093% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0093% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0093% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0093% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0093% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.019% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.30% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (27% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (17% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested (35% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.083% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0093% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.056% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0093% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0093% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0093% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.037% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0093% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0093% fail on Doors
      • 0.0093% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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