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Renault Clio vs Renault Scinec: 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 Scinec
72%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scinec (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault Scinec
MOT pass rate 67% 72% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 28% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 93,744 mi 60,573 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 2

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 Scinec

  1. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  5. both front top spring top mountings bearings slightly sticking passes mot rear brake pads worn n/s/r child seat fitted n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn2-3mm
  6. steering has play in both front inner track rod joints

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scinec (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Scinec 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.