Renault Clio vs Renault Midliner: 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 Midliner
66%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Midliner (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Midliner |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 293,776 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 12 |
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 Midliner
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- side compartments screwed down except front ones of which presenter said no goods will be carried in
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Midliner (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Midliner 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.