2020 Renault Clio · 18,535 MOT tests
2020 Renault Clio reliability
2020 Renault Clios fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Clio years (18,535 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,439
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,535
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.7% of tests fail here (140% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Brakes2.4%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Suspension1.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.18%
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 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.03%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.99%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.96%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Renault Clio reliable?
2020 Renault Clios fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 Clio years (18,535 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.27% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Renault Clio shows 23,439 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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