Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2016
75.7% pass rate
from 22,551 tests in 2021
(50% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0089% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0044% fail on Linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.062% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0089% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (81% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0089% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0089% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (80% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
        • 0.0089% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pedal
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0044% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0044% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.1% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0044% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.68% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0044% fail on Switch
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0044% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0044% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0089% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0089% fail on Main beam tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.91% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.035% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0044% fail on Undertray
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
      • 0.0044% fail on Body condition
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel (18 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Carrier (40 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.0089% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0044% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0044% fail on Catch
      • 0.0089% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0089% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0044% fail on Catch
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0044% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0089% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0044% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0044% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0044% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.0089% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.053% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0044% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.018% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0089% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0044% fail on Electronic power steering
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