2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,627 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.8% in the 60-90k group versus 9.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 377 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.8% | 316 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 149 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 83 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 52 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 42 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 317 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 116 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 93 |
| 4 | Washers | 79 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 76 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 24 |
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 | 20.7% | 1,369 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 658 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 331 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 192 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 100 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 31 |
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 | 4,164 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,104 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 329 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 3,209 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 3,293 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Clio Iconic Tce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (4.8% 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 2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tces pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 6,627 2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Clio Iconic Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.8%).
Does the 2021 Clio Iconic Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,627 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.