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Renault Clio vs Renault T31f: 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 T31f
40%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault T31f (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault T31f
MOT pass rate 67% 40%
MOT failure rate 33% 60%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0%
Average mileage 93,744 mi 130,924 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 1

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 T31f

  1. Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
  3. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)
  5. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)
  6. near-side-tyre-2mm

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault T31f (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault T31f 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.