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Renault Clio vs Renault R9: 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 R9
67%
MOT pass rate · 452 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R9 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault R9
MOT pass rate 67% 67%
MOT failure rate 33% 33%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.3
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 93,744 mi 82,409 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 452

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 R9

  1. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  2. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault R9 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault R9 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.