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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2009
48.9% pass rate
from 21,129 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 15% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 15% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 15% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Mounting (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0095% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Wheel bearings (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Sub-frames (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.066% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0047% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0047% fail on Axles
      • 0.0047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0047% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0047% fail on Suspension unit
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp levelling device (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Battery(ies) (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0047% fail on Switch
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
      • 0.0095% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0047% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.043% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.6% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0095% fail on Other components
        • 0.0095% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0095% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0047% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Power steering (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Operation
      • 0.0095% fail on Other components
      • 0.0047% fail on Pump
    • 0.019% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0047% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0047% fail on Steering lock
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (9.0% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (13% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (15% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (21% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (22% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (18% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0095% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (22% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.080% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Cable (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.96% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
      • 0.0047% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0047% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0047% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0047% fail on Operation
    • 0.0047% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0047% fail on Condition
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Washers (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0047% fail on Window
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (15% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (13% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (13% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0095% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0047% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.052% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.052% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel condition (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Carrier (28 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0047% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on Pipe
      • 0.033% fail on Tank
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
      • 0.0047% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.095% fail on Doors (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Other passenger's door (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition (57% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Seats
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0095% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0095% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Cabs
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Catalyst emissions (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0095% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0047% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0095% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0047% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.86% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment (53% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates (34% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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