Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2006
46.4% pass rate
from 26,802 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0037% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 8.4% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers (18% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Sub-frames (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0075% fail on Axles (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Dipswitch (19 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
      • 0.0037% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0037% fail on Arm
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (9.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies) (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0075% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (98% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Brakes (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance (9.8% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.097% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Cable (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.0037% fail on Rod
        • 0.0037% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0037% fail on Pivot
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Lever (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
      • 0.0037% fail on Servos
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
      • 0.0037% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0037% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0037% fail on Servos
    • 0.0037% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Washers (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0075% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0075% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.2% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0075% fail on Steering component
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering arm
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Pump
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0037% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0037% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering lock
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (9.3% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (13% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Joints (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.015% fail on Bearing housing (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.075% fail on Prop shafts (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
      • 0.0075% fail on Belts
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Strengthening plate (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
        • 0.0037% fail on Hinge
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
        • 0.0037% fail on Hinge
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Pipe
      • 0.037% fail on Tank (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Hose
      • 0.0075% fail on System
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.075% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Spare wheel condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Carrier (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.10% fail on Body (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Panel (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0075% fail on Load security
      • 0.0037% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0037% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0075% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0075% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0075% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0037% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0037% fail on Coupling
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0075% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested (31% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0075% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0075% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0037% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0037% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0037% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0075% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Hubs
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (39% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0037% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0075% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0075% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0037% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0037% fail on Doors
      • 0.0037% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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