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RENAULT CLIO (2017)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 36,292 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests (2024)

36,292

Avg Mileage

49,966 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,700

Is the 2017 RENAULT CLIO reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 7 years old, 79% of RENAULT CLIOs from 2017 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 36,292 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 49,966 miles.

How does the 2017 RENAULT CLIO compare?

Rank among all 2017 cars529th out of 579(top 91%)
Rank among all RENAULT models329th out of 636(top 52%)
vs national average-3% (82% avg)
vs 2017 cars average-8% (87% avg)
vs RENAULT average-1% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2017 RENAULT CLIO has 49,966 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 51,800 miles for a 7-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a RENAULT CLIO?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 91% MOT pass rate, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 65%. The 2017 sits between the two at 79%.

How much does a 2017 RENAULT CLIO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 898cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,700
Per month£142/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

RENAULT CLIO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%10021,382 mi
202091%17929,866 mi
201985%26,86036,462 mi
201883%36,13642,612 mi
201779%36,29249,966 mi
201675%43,20557,120 mi
201574%47,76865,492 mi
201472%53,58773,080 mi
201373%40,82278,551 mi
201269%29,26878,354 mi
201169%35,75482,376 mi
201069%47,48387,399 mi
200969%33,35288,686 mi
200868%32,83193,332 mi
200768%41,22393,129 mi
200668%31,06193,067 mi
200567%18,42390,500 mi
200468%15,17990,784 mi
200368%10,05087,632 mi
200270%6,57386,792 mi
200169%3,82983,579 mi
200067%1,97882,306 mi
199965%1,79573,213 mi
199868%85269,470 mi
199765%45664,661 mi
199675%55374,001 mi
199576%55380,682 mi
199478%43283,137 mi
199375%16769,528 mi
199269%9787,795 mi
199187%3075,002 mi

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About the 2017 RENAULT CLIO

The 2017 RENAULT CLIO is a city car with a 898cc petrol engine. 36,292 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 91% of 2017 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 49,966 miles at 7 years old, RENAULT CLIO owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2017 RENAULT CLIO Fuel Costs

The modest 898cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2017 RENAULT CLIO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,700 (£142/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 79% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

RENAULT CLIO Reliability Trend

Newer RENAULT CLIOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2017 RENAULT CLIO

At 7 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91%. With 36,292 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2017 RENAULT CLIO

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: