Renault Caravelle vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Caravelle
76%
MOT pass rate · 231 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Caravelle is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Caravelle | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 74,359 mi | 93,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 231 | 1,134,431 |
Most common faults
Renault Caravelle
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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 Caravelle is the more reliable of the two — 76% 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.