Renault Clio vs Renault Mascot: 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 Mascot
72%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Mascot is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Mascot |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 207,588 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 29 |
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 Mascot
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Mascot is the more reliable of the two — 72% 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.