Renault Clio vs Renault Clio expression: 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 expression
78%
MOT pass rate · 792 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio expression is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Clio expression |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 107,364 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 792 |
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 expression
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio expression is the more reliable of the two — 78% 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.