2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

19,547 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,547 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    554 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    503 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    406 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    307 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.0%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Lights & electrics6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%

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 2018 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2018 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,547 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).