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RENAULT CLIO (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 36,136 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests (2024)

36,136

Avg Mileage

42,612 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2018 RENAULT CLIO reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 6 years old, 83% of RENAULT CLIOs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 36,136 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 42,612 miles.

How does the 2018 RENAULT CLIO compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars576th out of 649(top 89%)
Rank among all RENAULT models271th out of 636(top 43%)
vs national average+1% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average-6% (89% avg)
vs RENAULT average+3% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 RENAULT CLIO has 42,612 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-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 2018 sits between the two at 83%.

How much does a 2018 RENAULT CLIO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 898cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/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 2018 RENAULT CLIO

The 2018 RENAULT CLIO is a city car with a 898cc petrol engine. 36,136 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 89% of 2018 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 42,612 miles at 6 years old, RENAULT CLIO owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 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 2018 RENAULT CLIO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 83% 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 2018 RENAULT CLIO

At 6 years old, the RENAULT CLIO offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91%. With 36,136 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 RENAULT CLIO

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: