2019 Renault Clio — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 71,413 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Clio, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.6% was below the average for superminis of a similar age (90.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 4,199 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 3,900 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 2,889 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 2,781 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 2,242 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 547 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,225 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,928 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,778 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 1,620 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,475 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 913 |
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 | 30.0% | 21,432 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 11,863 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 4,026 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 3.5% | 2,480 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 2,057 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.4% | 1,698 |
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 | 36,745 | 10.7% |
| 30-60k | 28,845 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 4,890 | 22.0% |
| 90-120k | 740 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 155 | 29.0% |
| 150k+ | 33 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 59,451 | 13.9% |
| Diesel | 11,962 | 17.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 992 | 7.4% |
| 2022 | 17,253 | 9.9% |
| 2023 | 17,186 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 17,455 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 18,527 | 19.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Clio
Before buying a 2019 Renault Clio, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (5.5% 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 (4.0% 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 2019 Renault Clios pass their MOT?
85.6% of the 71,413 2019 Renault Clio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Clio?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2019 Clio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 71,413 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.