Renault Clio vs Renault Megane hatch: 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 Megane hatch
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Megane hatch (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Megane hatch |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 142,891 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 Megane hatch
- rear tyre walls slightly perished
- outer cv joint worn
- front outer driveshaft slight noise
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- all discs worn
- front tyres low
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Megane hatch (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Megane hatch 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.