Renault Clio vs Renault Trafic business + dci 120: 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 Trafic business + dci 120
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic business + dci 120 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Clio | Renault Trafic business + dci 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 12% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 97,807 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 Trafic business + dci 120
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 C (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic business + dci 120 (67%) 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.