2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

14,661 MOT tests in 2024. 46.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time46.6%
Failed or needed repairs53.4%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,661 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    821 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.3%
  2. Suspension31.2%
  3. Brakes21.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.3%
  5. Steering10.8%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Body & chassis7.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2006 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 46.6% of 2006 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,661 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).