Renault Clio vs Renault Scenic dci: 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 Scenic dci
73%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scenic dci (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Scenic dci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 101,821 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 13 |
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 Scenic dci
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SHOULDR CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scenic dci (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Scenic dci 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.