Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 145 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

96%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1330cc Petrol

Great Choice

96% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 14 points above average.

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Petrol1330cc5 years old145 tests18k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1330cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

96% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Renault brand average of 80%.

96% of MOT tests on Renault Clio RS Line Tce Autos from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 145 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 18,350 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models618th of 3,336(top 19%)

Rank among Renault models25th of 615(top 5%)

vs average of all models+14%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average+4%(92% avg)

vs Renault average+16%(80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

18,350

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto had 18,350 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	145	18,350 mi
2020	90%	1,475	23,813 mi
2019	93%	492	28,142 mi

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About the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto

The 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto is a small family car. Our records list a 1330cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 145 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 19% of all 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 18,350 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto Fuel Costs

The 1330cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto Reliability Trend

The Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto

At 5 years old, the Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

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 RS Line Tce Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto(2021)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto

Is the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 96% of MOT tests on 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Autos ended in a pass, from 145 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto?

96% of 145 MOT tests on the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 618th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (top 19%).

Which year Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 96% and the 2020 the lowest at 90%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto is 18,350 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.