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Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2012
50.6% pass rate
from 16,142 tests in 2021
(67% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 21% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 21% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 21% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (25 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.037% fail on Dipswitch (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0062% fail on Arm
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps (97% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.031% fail on Switch
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.081% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.074% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Rod
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0062% fail on Other components
  • 7.1% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0062% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0062% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering box
    • 0.012% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0062% fail on Operation
    • 0.0062% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0062% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0062% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0062% fail on Window
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0062% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.99% fail on Transmission
      • 0.95% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.95% fail on Joints
      • 0.037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
      • 0.0062% fail on Belts
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame (44 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame condition (45 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Strengthening plate (60 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel (37 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Spare wheel condition (50 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Carrier (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Doors (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0062% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0062% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0062% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (99% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.025% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0062% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Spark ignition (21% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0062% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0062% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.031% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2012 cars)
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