Renault Clio MOT Results

Registered in 2018
81.7% pass rate
from 20,224 tests in 2021
(61% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Clio is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Visibility (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0099% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0049% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0049% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.079% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.040% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.040% fail on Lever
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0049% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.015% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0099% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0099% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.0099% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0049% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (14% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (39% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (39% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.015% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0049% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0049% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.045% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.084% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
      • 0.0049% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0099% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0099% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0049% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0049% fail on Switch
    • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 0.61% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0099% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0049% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0049% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0099% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.0099% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0099% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.074% fail on Transmission
      • 0.074% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 0.064% fail on Body (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0099% fail on Integral vehicle structure (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0099% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0099% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0049% fail on Undertray
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0049% fail on Hubs
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates (57% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Requirements
    • 0.015% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.079% fail on Steering
    • 0.054% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.040% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0099% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0049% fail on Operation
    • 0.0099% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0099% fail on Steering rack
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