1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

173 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 173 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low3.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Brakes17.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  4. Suspension9.2%
  5. Steering5.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  8. Tyres2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 68.8% of 1995 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 173 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; headlamp aim: too low; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).