2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

15,764 MOT tests in 2024. 46.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.7%
Failed or needed repairs53.3%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,764 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    864 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.2%
  2. Suspension31.0%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Steering14.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Body & chassis6.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.7%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2008 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 46.7% of 2008 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,764 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).