2021 Renault Clio Play Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 594 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.9% | 35 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 34 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 3 | Washers | 9 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
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 | 17.0% | 101 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 66 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 33 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 455 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 131 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 293 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 284 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Clio Play Tce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.2% 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 Play Tces pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 594 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2021 Clio Play Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 594 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.