Renault Clio vs Renault R3500: 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 R3500
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R3500 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault R3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 152,486 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 R3500
- E.M.L.on
- Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Engine management light on
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R3500 (85%) 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.