2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

3,184 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.8%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  8. Washers: not working3.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.7%
  2. Suspension21.9%
  3. Brakes16.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.8%
  6. Steering9.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags8.6%
  8. Tyres7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2002 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2002 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,184 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).