2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

24,095 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,095 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    1,169 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    854 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    561 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.4%
  2. Brakes21.1%
  3. Lights & electrics16.8%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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: 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 2015 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2015 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,095 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 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).