MOT reliability
Renault Clio initiale
18 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Renault Clio initiale vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Renault Clio initiale has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,557 miles.
18
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
5,030
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Renault Clio initiale problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Renault Clio initiale MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Brakes17%
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Other14%
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Steering6%
Renault Clio initiale pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Renault Clio initiale MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Clio initiale MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Renault Clio initiale pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 127,783 |
Renault Clio initiale reliability FAQ
Across 18 Renault Clio initiale vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Renault Clio initiale MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)).
The typical Renault Clio initiale in our data has covered around
94,557 miles.
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