2016 Renault Clio · 76,320 MOT tests
2016 Renault Clio reliability
2016 Renault Clios fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Clio years (76,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 35.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 83% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 46,670
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 76,320
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 74% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.5% of tests fail here (317% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.5%
- Brakes9%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.84%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 2.02%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.25%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.49%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Clio reliable?
2016 Renault Clios fail 35.8% of first MOT tests, 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Clio years (76,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.25% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Clio shows 46,670 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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