Renault Clio extreme 3 16v vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Clio extreme 3 16v
73%
MOT pass rate · 262 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio extreme 3 16v is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio extreme 3 16v | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 115,686 mi | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault Clio extreme 3 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Renault Megane
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio extreme 3 16v is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Renault Clio extreme 3 16v report Full Renault Megane 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.