Renault Clio vs Renault Clio authentique: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Clio
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,134,431 vehicles
Renault Clio authentique
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,058 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio authentique is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Clio authentique |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 104,155 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 1,058 |
Most common faults
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)
Renault Clio authentique
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio authentique is the more reliable of the two — 75% 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.