2021 Renault Clio · 3,529 MOT tests
2021 Renault Clio reliability
2021 Renault Clios fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Clio years (3,529 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 13.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 21,872
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,529
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (255% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.45%
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 1.33%
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 1.22%
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 0.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.68%
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 (9.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.47%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (1.39%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Renault Clio reliable?
2021 Renault Clios fail 13.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Clio years (3,529 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.13% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Renault Clio shows 21,872 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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