2000 Renault Clio · 4,455 MOT tests
2000 Renault Clio reliability
2000 Renault Clios fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 Clio years (4,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 50.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 76,406
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,455
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9% of tests fail here (212% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Suspension17.2%
- Brakes15.9%
- Body, chassis and structure12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9%
- Steering9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.16%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.22%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.81%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (9.81%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.82%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Renault Clio reliable?
2000 Renault Clios fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 Clio years (4,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.79% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (5.16% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Renault Clio shows 76,406 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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