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Renault Chatelier vs Renault Clio: reliability comparison

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

Renault Chatelier
50%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Chatelier (50%) 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 Chatelier Renault Clio
MOT pass rate 50% 67% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 33% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 3.8 2.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 70,151 mi 93,744 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,134,431

Most common faults

Renault Chatelier

  1. Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
  2. Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  3. Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  5. Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
  6. Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 Chatelier (50%) and Renault Clio (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.