What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Renault Clio?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Renault Clio are: Tyres (2.9% risk), Visibility (2.9% risk), Suspension (2.6% risk).

Renault Clio MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Renault Clio reliable?

Based on 232,818 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Renault Clio has a 20.2% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

20.2%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Renault Clio vehicles

Based on 232,818 MOT tests

7.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Renault Clio in this age bracket has a 20.2% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: tyres and visibility.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Renault Clio are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 2.9%

Visibility 2.9%

Suspension 2.6%

Brakes 2.2%

Lamps & Electrics 2.1%

Body & Chassis 0.3%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Renault Clio MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	13.5%	47,882	Visibility
3-5 years	20.2%	232,818	Tyres
6-10 years	39.2%	467,526	Suspension
11-15 years	50.7%	433,846	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	51.8%	251,029	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Renault Clio reliable?

3-5-year-old Renault Clio vehicles have a 20.2% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Renault Clio?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 2.9% failure risk
Visibility — 2.9% failure risk
Suspension — 2.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Renault Clio for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Renault Clio, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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