Renault 5 turbo 2 vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 5 turbo 2
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault 5 turbo 2 (80%) 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 5 turbo 2 | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault 5 turbo 2
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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 5 turbo 2 (80%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault 5 turbo 2 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.