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Renault Bus vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Renault Bus
76%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Bus (76%) 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 Bus Renault Clio
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 115,811 mi 93,744 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 10 1,134,431

Most common faults

Renault Bus

  1. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  3. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  4. scratch marks on windscreen
  5. corrosion on both fuel tank support straps
  6. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Renault Clio

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Bus (76%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Bus 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.