Renault Clio vs Renault Tp3: 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 Tp3
76%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Tp3 (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Tp3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 21,945 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 3 |
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 Tp3
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Tp3 (76%) 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.