Renault 1.6 8v vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 1.6 8v
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault 1.6 8v (55%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault 1.6 8v | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 90,313 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault 1.6 8v
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- handbrake travel advise adjustment
Renault Clio
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault 1.6 8v (55%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault 1.6 8v report Full Renault Clio report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.