Renault Clio vs Renault Megane signature: 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 signature
96%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Megane signature (96%) 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 signature |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 75,202 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 3 |
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 signature
- Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Megane signature (96%) 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.