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RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 3,124 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests (2024)

3,124

Avg Mileage

25,490 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 3 years old, 92% of RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 3,124 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,490 miles.

How does the 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1827th out of 3,373(top 54%)
Rank among all RENAULT models100th out of 636(top 16%)
vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+0% (92% avg)
vs RENAULT average+12% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE has 25,490 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE 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 S EDITION TCE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202285%6220,378 mi
202192%3,12425,490 mi
202091%1,28026,641 mi
201991%8831,858 mi

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About the 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE

The 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 3,124 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, 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 25,490 miles at 3 years old, RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION 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 S EDITION TCE?

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 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE Reliability Trend

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

Buying a Used 2021 RENAULT CLIO S EDITION TCE

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 S EDITION TCE

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