2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

22,138 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    969 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    710 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    503 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension22.7%
  2. Brakes15.4%
  3. Lights & electrics13.8%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

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 2016 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2016 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,138 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).