2015 Renault Clio · 81,971 MOT tests
2015 Renault Clio reliability
2015 Renault Clios fail 40% of first MOT tests, 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Clio years (81,971 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 40%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 74% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 55,333
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 81,971
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20.3% of tests fail here (244% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.3%
- Brakes12.4%
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.69%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 2.94%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.39%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.87%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.1%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.02%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Renault Clio reliable?
2015 Renault Clios fail 40% of first MOT tests, 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 24 Clio years (81,971 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.69% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Renault Clio shows 55,333 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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