Renault Clio vs Renault Panal van: 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 Panal van
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Panal van (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Panal van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 112,509 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 Panal van
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ecu light on
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Panal van (75%) 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.