Renault Clio vs Renault Trafic sl30 advance blue dci: 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 sl30 advance blue dci
81%
MOT pass rate · 8,384 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic sl30 advance blue dci (81%) 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 sl30 advance blue dci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 93,744 mi | 40,499 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,134,431 | 8,384 |
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 sl30 advance blue dci
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring not seated correctly
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic sl30 advance blue dci (81%) 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.