Renault Clio

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 31 model years from 596,888 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

596,888

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Clio

The Renault Clio was MOT tested 596,888 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 31 model years (1991 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 179 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 26 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Clios pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 75,002 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,382 miles.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Clio is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 1598cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,006

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Renault Clio?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-7% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread26 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Clio by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	89%	100	21,382 mi
2020	91%	179	29,866 mi
2019	85%	26,860	36,462 mi
2018	83%	36,136	42,612 mi
2017	79%	36,292	49,966 mi
2016	75%	43,205	57,120 mi
2015	74%	47,768	65,492 mi
2014	72%	53,587	73,080 mi
2013	73%	40,822	78,551 mi
2012	69%	29,268	78,354 mi
2011	69%	35,754	82,376 mi
2010	69%	47,483	87,399 mi
2009	69%	33,352	88,686 mi
2008	68%	32,831	93,332 mi
2007	68%	41,223	93,129 mi
2006	68%	31,061	93,067 mi
2005	67%	18,423	90,500 mi
2004	68%	15,179	90,784 mi
2003	68%	10,050	87,632 mi
2002	70%	6,573	86,792 mi
2001	69%	3,829	83,579 mi
2000	67%	1,978	82,306 mi
1999	65%	1,795	73,213 mi
1998	68%	852	69,470 mi
1997	65%	456	64,661 mi
1996	75%	553	74,001 mi
1995	76%	553	80,682 mi
1994	78%	432	83,137 mi
1993	75%	167	69,528 mi
1992	69%	97	87,795 mi
1991	87%	30	75,002 mi

Questions about the Renault Clio

Is the Renault Clio reliable?

Across its 31 model years in our data (1991 to 2021), the Renault Clio averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 596,888 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Renault Clio has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Renault Clio has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 65%, a 26 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.