Renault Clio MOT Results
Registered in 201149.6% pass rate
from 19,985 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Suspension
(150% worse than other 2011 cars)
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19% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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19% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 19% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Mounting (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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19% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.030% fail on Suspension arm (66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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4.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(90% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Ball joint (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Linkage (55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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2.0% fail on
Sub-frames
(14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frame (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.41% fail on
Other suspension component
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0050% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.050% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
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19% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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21% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(99% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Headlamps
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.075% fail on Dipswitch (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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4.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Side repeaters (31% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Switch
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(49% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(75% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(76% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Switch
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0.79% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(76% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Electrical equipment
(89% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Battery(ies) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
(98% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Position lamp (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Reversing lamps
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (53% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.0050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.015% fail on
Hazard warning
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Switch (77% better than other 2011 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Brakes
(31% worse than other 2011 cars)
-
4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(24% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.035% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.85% fail on
Parking brake performance
(44% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Rbt
(45% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.030% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.82% fail on
Rbt
(45% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.50% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0050% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0050% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.50% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(16% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake drums
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(27% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.050% fail on Cable
- 0.050% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Linkage
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2.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake control
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pedal
- 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.42% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
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0.24% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.0050% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.060% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.010% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0050% fail on Other components
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0.0050% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0050% fail on Other braking system component
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0.0050% fail on
Low pressure warning
- 0.0050% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(24% worse than other 2011 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Steering
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.030% fail on Drag link end
- 0.025% fail on Locking devices
- 0.015% fail on Steering arm
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0.0050% fail on
Rear wheel steering
- 0.0050% fail on Components
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0.13% fail on
Steering play
(150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0050% fail on Operation
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0.025% fail on
Power steering
- 0.015% fail on Operation
- 0.010% fail on Other components
- 0.0050% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0050% fail on Steering column
- 0.0050% fail on Electronic power steering
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7.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.40% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
(27% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Washers (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
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0.14% fail on
View to rear
- 0.14% fail on Mirrors
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0.080% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.080% fail on Windscreen
- 0.015% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0050% fail on Bonnet
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3.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(20% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Transmission
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.2% fail on Joints
- 0.0050% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.0050% fail on Bearing housing
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0.015% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.015% fail on Joints
- 0.0050% fail on Belts
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1.2% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Sub-frame
(43 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Sub-frame condition (43 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate (35 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.50% fail on
Sub-frame
(43 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Chassis
(21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Strengthening plate (26 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Spare wheel
(42 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Spare wheel condition (43 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Carrier (41 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Body
(140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Panel (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Mounting fixings (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Body condition
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0.095% fail on
Seats
- 0.080% fail on Driver's seat (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.090% fail on
Doors
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.030% fail on Door condition
- 0.010% fail on Catch (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.035% fail on Door condition
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0.015% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.010% fail on Door condition
- 0.0050% fail on Catch
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.080% fail on
Fuel system
(52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.015% fail on Pipe
- 0.0050% fail on Tank
- 0.075% fail on Bumpers
- 0.060% fail on Undertray
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0.020% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.020% fail on
Cabs
(14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas (23 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.015% fail on Bracket
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1.2% fail on
Transmission
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.010% fail on Requirements
- 0.010% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Airbags
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(29% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(17% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.0050% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0050% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.24% fail on
Compression ignition
(72% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.015% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.010% fail on Oxygen sensor (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.0050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(17% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.0050% fail on Other leaks
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0.055% fail on
Noise suppression
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Sound deadening material
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1.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Road Wheels
(40% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Registration plates (43% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.015% fail on Anchorages (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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