How much does a 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE cost to run?

Estimated annual running cost is £1,405 (£117/month), including £955 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE?

The 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 5,157 tests in 2026. This ranks 2434 out of 3373 cars from 2021.

Which year RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE is most reliable?

The 2022 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%. The least reliable year is 2019 at 87%.

RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 90% of RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2026, based on 5,157 tests. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%.

Q: What is the average mileage for a 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE?

The average mileage for a 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE is 23,990 miles, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 5,157 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,405

£117/month

MOT Pass Rate

90%

Excellent

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 1-8

999cc Petrol

Great Choice

90% pass rate, £1405/year to run. 8 points above average.

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Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

~50 mpg

£955

Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,405

Per month£117/mo

Per week£27/wk

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

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Reliability Verdict

90% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%National avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 5 years old, 90% of RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 5,157 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 23,990 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 cars2434th of 3,373(top 72%)

Rank among RENAULT models150th of 636(top 24%)

vs national average+8%(82% avg)

vs 2021 cars average-2%(92% avg)

vs RENAULT average+10%(80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

23,990

Average miles

37,000

Expected for age

The average 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE has 23,990 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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Best Year to Buy?

The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 91% MOT pass rate, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 87%. The 2021 sits between the two at 90%.

RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	91%	187	20,364 mi
2021	90%	5,157	23,990 mi
2020	89%	8,025	27,620 mi
2019	87%	2,287	31,679 mi

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FORD FIESTA

2019 · 998cc Petrol

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91%

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,582/year

92%

+2%

VAUXHALL CORSA

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About the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE

The 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 5,157 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 23,990 miles at 5 years old, RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc 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 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,405 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE Reliability Trend

The RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE

At 5 years old, the RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE 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 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 91%. With 5,157 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Insurance	Total/yr
RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE(2021)	90%	£955	£195	Grp 1-8	£1405
FORD FIESTA(2019)	91%	£955	£190	Grp 1-8	£1400-£5
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)	92%	£1137	£190	Grp 12-25	£1582+£177
VAUXHALL CORSA(2019)	88%	£1137	£190	Grp 8-20	£1732+£327
MINI COOPER(2019)	92%	£1137	£190	Grp 12-25	£1582+£177

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.