2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,807 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.8% in the 60-90k group versus 10.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.4% | 373 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.5% | 261 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 152 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 108 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 64 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 43 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 252 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 117 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 114 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 81 |
| 5 | Washers | 73 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 40 |
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 | 23.8% | 1,380 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 731 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 296 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 195 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 152 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 68 |
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 | 3,482 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,098 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 208 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,344 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 1,473 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 1,493 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 1,493 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Clio Iconic Tce
Before buying a 2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.4% 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 (4.5% 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 (2.6% 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 2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tces pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 5,807 2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Clio Iconic Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 6.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.5%).
Does the 2019 Clio Iconic Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,807 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.