Renault Clio vs Renault Clio expression plus 16v: 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 plus 16v
84%
MOT pass rate · 313 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio expression plus 16v is the more reliable of the two — 84% 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 plus 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 75,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 313 |
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 plus 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio expression plus 16v is the more reliable of the two — 84% 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.