Renault Clio 1.2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Clio 1.2 car check
Is the Renault Clio 1.2 reliable? We analysed 436 real MOT tests across 197 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Clio 1.2 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio 1.2.
Renault Clio 1.2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Clio 1.2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Clio 1.2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Clio 1.2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Clio 1.2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio 1.2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Renault Clio 1.2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio 1.2 THIS CAR | 74.8% | 436 | 93,612 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Citroen C4 Gr Stourer Shine Ptech Ss A | 90.4% | 533 | 23,935 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio 1.2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Renault Clio 1.2Should you buy a used Renault Clio 1.2?
The Renault Clio 1.2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% across 436 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Renault Clio 1.2 owner drives around 3,733 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.