2014 Renault Clio · 88,133 MOT tests
2014 Renault Clio reliability
2014 Renault Clios fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 Clio years (88,133 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 42.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 63,311
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 88,133
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7% of tests fail here (214% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.1%
- Brakes14.7%
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Tyres9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Steering1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.81%
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 4.89%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Service brake excessively binding 3.75%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.22%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.79%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Renault Clio reliable?
2014 Renault Clios fail 42.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 Clio years (88,133 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.79% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.81% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Renault Clio shows 63,311 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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