Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2014
64.3% pass rate
from 27,291 tests in 2021
(60% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0037% fail on Leaf spring
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0073% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0073% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0037% fail on Axles
      • 0.0037% fail on Axle
  • 11% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.022% 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
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (15% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (15% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Cable
        • 0.0073% fail on Pivot (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
    • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0037% fail on Servos
    • 0.066% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (52 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
    • 0.0073% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0037% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Servos
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (30% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (31% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.062% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.073% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.026% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0073% fail on Switch
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers (79% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Body (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0073% fail on Tank
      • 0.0073% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0037% fail on Hose
    • 0.037% fail on Undertray
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Spare wheel condition (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Carrier (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0073% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0073% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0073% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0073% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0037% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.48% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.026% fail on Steering gear (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Operation
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0037% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering column
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0073% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0037% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0037% fail on Speedometer
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