2020 Renault Clio Play Sce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,600 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Clio Play Sce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 87 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 47 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 22 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 97 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 23 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 10 |
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% | 342 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 175 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.2% | 115 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.1% | 81 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 56 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 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 | 1,168 | 10.1% |
| 30-60k | 402 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 543 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 527 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 521 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Clio Play Sce
Before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Play Sce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.4% 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.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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 Play Sces pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 1,600 2020 Renault Clio Play Sce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Clio Play Sce?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.1%).
Does the 2020 Clio Play Sce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,600 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.