2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

23,201 MOT tests in 2024. 47.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time47.1%
Failed or needed repairs52.9%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,201 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  8. Washers: not working3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    1,048 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.3%
  2. Suspension30.8%
  3. Brakes15.0%
  4. Steering12.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  6. Tyres8.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 47.1% of 2010 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,201 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Clio?

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

Is the 2010 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).