2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

25,935 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,935 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.9%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    1,395 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    1,192 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.3%
  2. Brakes24.6%
  3. Lights & electrics17.9%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Steering2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.3%

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 2014 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2014 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,935 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Clio?

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

Is the 2014 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).