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Renault Clio vs Renault G-modus expression dci: 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 G-modus expression dci
76%
MOT pass rate · 32 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault G-modus expression dci is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault G-modus expression dci
MOT pass rate 67% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 93,744 mi 95,665 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 32

Most common faults

Renault Clio

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Renault G-modus expression dci

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  6. Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Renault G-modus expression dci is the more reliable of the two — 76% 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.