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RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 154 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests (2024)

154

Avg Mileage

16,532 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 3 years old, 94% of RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVTs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 154 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 16,532 miles.

How does the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1328th out of 3,373(top 39%)
Rank among all RENAULT models61th out of 636(top 10%)
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+2% (92% avg)
vs RENAULT average+14% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT has 16,532 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/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 ICONIC TCE CVT by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%15416,532 mi
202091%31526,281 mi

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About the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT

The 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 154 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 16,532 miles at 3 years old, RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT 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 CVT?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT

The RENAULT CLIO ICONIC TCE CVT is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: