2017 Renault Clio · 66,778 MOT tests
2017 Renault Clio reliability
2017 Renault Clios fail 26.6% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Clio years (66,778 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 26.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,659
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 66,778
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 83% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.1% of tests fail here (291% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.1%
- Brakes6.8%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.58%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.74%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.41%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.94%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Renault Clio reliable?
2017 Renault Clios fail 26.6% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Clio years (66,778 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.61% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.5% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Renault Clio shows 39,659 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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