Renault Clio vs Renault Lwb horsebox: 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 Lwb horsebox
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Lwb horsebox (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Lwb horsebox |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 4.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 69,211 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 Lwb horsebox
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Lwb horsebox (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Lwb horsebox 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.