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Renault Clio vs Renault Gr espace initial t 16v a: 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 Gr espace initial t 16v a
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Gr espace initial t 16v a (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 Gr espace initial t 16v a
MOT pass rate 67% 75% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 25% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 93,744 mi 105,338 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 2

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 Gr espace initial t 16v a

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  2. Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  3. Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  4. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Gr espace initial t 16v a (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Gr espace initial t 16v a 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.