2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

987 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 987 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.4%
  2. Brakes22.9%
  3. Suspension17.6%
  4. Body & chassis14.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  7. Steering9.6%
  8. Tyres7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2000 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 987 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).