Across the 4 registration years we hold, the Renault Clio sat 283,612 MOT tests and passed first time 59.4% of the time, below the 80.5% national average for cars aged 3 to 8. The strongest year is the 2016 at 63.9%, the weakest the 2014 at 57%. Pick a year for the full record, or check a specific reg.
Best year to buy. On this data the 2016 Clio is the strongest at 63.9%, 6.9 points clear of the 2014. The newer registrations pass more often, a 6.6-point swing from 2013 to 2016 that usually marks a facelift or new generation.
Reliability by registration year
What fails across the range
Brakes71.9%
Lights & electrics15.5%
Body & structure9.6%
Emissions & leaks3.4%
Wheels2.2%
Share of tests flagging each component, averaged across every Clio year, weighted by test volume.
First-time MOT pass rate · DVSA bulk data · 2022-2024 · class 4 cars · updated 2026-07-07