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Renault Clio iconic blue dci vs Renault Trafic: 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 Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio iconic blue dci is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio iconic blue dci Renault Trafic
MOT pass rate 82% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 18% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 2.5
Dangerous-fault share 7% 2% ✓
Average mileage 62,786 mi 136,386 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 747 174,458

Most common faults

Renault Clio iconic blue dci

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Renault Trafic

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio iconic blue dci is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Renault Clio iconic blue dci report Full Renault Trafic 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.