Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2011
49.6% pass rate
from 19,985 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 19% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
  • 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)
    • 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
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Switch (77% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 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
        • 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
        • 0.0050% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0050% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
      • 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)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0050% fail on Other components
      • 0.0050% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0050% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0050% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0050% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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
      • 0.0050% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0050% fail on Components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0050% fail on Operation
    • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0050% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.0050% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0050% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
      • 0.0050% fail on Belts
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure (18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.090% fail on Doors
      • 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)
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0050% fail on Catch
    • 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
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 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)
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 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
        • 0.0050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0050% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 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
        • 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
    • 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
    • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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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