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Renault Clio vs Renault Scnic: 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 Scnic
64%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scnic (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault Scnic
MOT pass rate 67% ✓ 64%
MOT failure rate 33% ✓ 36%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 93,744 mi 137,162 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 3

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 Scnic

  1. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  2. Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  4. Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Scnic (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Scnic 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.