Renault 9 vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault 9
71%
MOT pass rate · 81 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault 9 is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault 9 | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 83,463 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 81 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault 9
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 9 is the more reliable of the two — 71% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.