2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

10,776 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,776 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    364 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    209 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    164 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%

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 2020 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2020 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,776 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).