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Renault Clio vs Renault Tr: 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 Tr
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Tr (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Renault Clio Renault Tr
MOT pass rate 67% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 33% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 3.5
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 93,744 mi 95,110 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 Tr

  1. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
  3. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  6. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Tr (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Tr 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.