MOT failure data · 2025
Renault Clio MOT problems
Across every Renault Clio that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 9.18% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 25.42%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Renault Clio MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 9.18% |
| 2 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 7.76% |
| 3 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.53% |
| 4 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 4.31% |
| 5 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 4.14% |
| 6 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.28% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.13% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.6% |
| 9 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.55% |
| 10 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 2.42% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Renault Clio, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Renault Clio buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Renault Clio?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Renault Clio MOT FAQs
What does a Renault Clio most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Renault Clio cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 9.18% of failure items.
Does this mean my Renault Clio will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Renault Clio that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Renault Clio passed 62.96% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Renault Clio's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Renault Clio MOT pass rate · used Renault Clio buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.