2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

16,692 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,692 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    487 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    374 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    287 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    210 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    157 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  3. Brakes6.2%
  4. Lights & electrics5.6%
  5. Suspension4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  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 structure18.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2019 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,692 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).