Renault Captur iconic dci vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Captur iconic dci
89%
MOT pass rate · 1,371 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Captur iconic dci is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Captur iconic dci | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 43,590 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,371 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault Captur iconic dci
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Captur iconic dci is the more reliable of the two — 89% 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.