Renault Clio vs Renault Clio i-music 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 i-music 16v
80%
MOT pass rate · 533 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio i-music 16v is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Clio i-music 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 90,851 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 533 |
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 i-music 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Clio i-music 16v is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Clio i-music 16v 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.