Renault 1200 vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 1200
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault 1200 (62%) 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 1200 | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 92,128 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault 1200
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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 1200 (62%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault 1200 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.