Renault Clio vs Renault Clio tce: 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 tce
75%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Clio tce (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Clio tce |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 66,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 6 |
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 tce
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Coolant leak Drips of coolant on undertray - no coolant in expansion tank
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Clio tce (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.