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Renault Clio vs Renault R: 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 R
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault R
MOT pass rate 67% 83% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 17% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 93,744 mi 67,331 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 1

Most common faults

Renault Clio

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Renault R

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  3. n/s rear brake is slightly binding.
  4. n/s rear tyre is worn low.
  5. o/s rear brake is slightly binding.
  6. front service brakes show inbalance.

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault R 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.