Renault Clio iconic blue dci vs Renault Megane: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Clio iconic blue dci
82%
MOT pass rate · 747 vehicles
More reliable
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio iconic blue dci is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio iconic blue dci | Renault Megane |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,786 mi | 103,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 747 | 596,863 |
Most common faults
Renault Clio iconic blue dci
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 iconic blue dci is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Renault Clio iconic blue dci 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.