Renault Clio vs Renault Ll29dci: 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 Ll29dci
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Ll29dci (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Ll29dci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 267,120 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 1 |
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 Ll29dci
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Ll29dci (73%) 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.