2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,840 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.6% in the 60-90k group versus 11.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 168 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.9% | 140 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 65 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 50 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 43 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 157 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 52 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 52 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 46 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 40 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
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 | 21.4% | 608 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 286 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.7% | 189 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.3% | 121 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 82 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 21 |
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 | 2,113 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 686 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 25.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 947 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 944 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | 932 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Clio Iconic Sce
Before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (4.9% 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 (2.3% 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 Sces pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 2,840 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (4.9%).
Does the 2020 Clio Iconic Sce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 25.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,840 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.