2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

19,158 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,158 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    639 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    492 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    452 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.8%
  2. Brakes11.5%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Lights & electrics6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%

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: 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 2017 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2017 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,158 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).