Renault 50 vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 50
66%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault 50 (66%) 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 50 | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.2 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 148,191 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 12 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault 50
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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 50 (66%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault 50 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.