2018 Renault Clio · 68,796 MOT tests
2018 Renault Clio reliability
2018 Renault Clios fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Clio years (68,796 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 32,540
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 68,796
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.9% of tests fail here (256% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension5.9%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.35%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.13%
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 2.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.49%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.39%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.93%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.13%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.95%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Renault Clio reliable?
2018 Renault Clios fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 24 Clio years (68,796 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.35% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Clio shows 32,540 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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