2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

9,188 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,188 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    326 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    190 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    129 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.4%
  9. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2021 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2021 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,188 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Renault Clio?

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

Is the 2021 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).