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Renault Clio vs Renault Trafic spaceclass energy dci a: 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 spaceclass energy dci a
85%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic spaceclass energy dci a (85%) 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 spaceclass energy dci a
MOT pass rate 67% 85% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 15% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 93,744 mi 54,807 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,134,431 11

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 Trafic spaceclass energy dci a

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Undertrays fitted

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Renault Clio (67%) and Renault Trafic spaceclass energy dci a (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Renault Clio report Full Renault Trafic spaceclass energy dci a 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.