2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

19,889 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,889 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    1,019 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    742 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.5%
  2. Brakes22.7%
  3. Lights & electrics19.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.8%
  5. Tyres10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Steering3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.0%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2013 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 55.8% of 2013 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,889 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).