2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,081 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.7% in the 60-90k group versus 10.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 208 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 172 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 106 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 65 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 64 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 167 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 88 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 72 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 66 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 57 |
| 6 | Washers | 47 |
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 | 25.5% | 1,041 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 458 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.6% | 229 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 198 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.7% | 112 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 111 |
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 | 2,678 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,248 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 17.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 1,373 | 11.1% |
| 2024 | 1,300 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | 1,352 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Clio Rs Line Tce
Before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tces pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 4,081 2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2020 Clio Rs Line Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,081 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.