Renault Clio vs Renault Sport clio v6: 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 Sport clio v6
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Sport clio v6 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Sport clio v6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 31,820 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 Sport clio v6
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Sport clio v6 (70%) 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.