2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blue — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,693 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blue, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 26.1% in the 90-120k group versus 13.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 113 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.6% | 78 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 51 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 48 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 40 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 82 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 37 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 6 | Washers | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.5% | 381 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 173 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 124 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 71 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 50 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 296 | 13.5% |
| 30-60k | 806 | 13.7% |
| 60-90k | 505 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 69 | 26.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 548 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 542 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 560 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Clio Iconic Blue
Before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blue, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blues pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 1,693 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blue MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Blue?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.6%).
Does the 2020 Clio Iconic Blue get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,693 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.