Renault Clio: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 14.9% of Renault Clio MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 47,550 | 22.2% |
| 2004 | 69,236 | 23.1% |
| 2005 | 82,438 | 22.2% |
| 2014 | 180,015 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 117,999 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 116,408 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 71,413 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.