2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,602 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.3% in the 90-120k group versus 10.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 959 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.4% | 685 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 377 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 263 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 229 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 115 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 727 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 312 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 263 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 214 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 205 |
| 6 | Washers | 147 |
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 | 22.7% | 3,545 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 1,734 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 902 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 775 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 478 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 134 |
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 | 10,125 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,940 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 483 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 49 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 177 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 5,287 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 5,045 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 5,089 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Clio Iconic Tce
Before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.2% 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 (4.4% 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 (2.4% 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 Tces pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 15,602 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).
Does the 2020 Clio Iconic Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,602 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.