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Renault Clio Authentique Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Authentique reliable? We analysed 1,915 real MOT tests across 696 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,915 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.4%
Typical Mileage
89,835mi
Annual Mileage
4,350mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio Authentique is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio Authentique.

Renault Clio Authentique Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Authentique. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Clio Authentique Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Clio Authentique owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,949 mi/yr
Typical
4,350 mi/yr
Average
5,089 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,707 mi/yr

Renault Clio Authentique Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio Authentique MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
89,835 mi
75th Percentile
112,578 mi
95th Percentile
144,243 mi
Max Recorded
704,521 mi

How Does the Renault Clio Authentique Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio Authentique THIS CAR 75.4% 1,915 89,835 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
Mercedes-benz V 300 Sport D Auto 86% 757 52,303 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Authentique outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Authentique?

The Renault Clio Authentique has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 1,915 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Clio Authentique owner drives around 4,350 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.

Renault Clio Authentique — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Authentique reliable?
Based on 1,915 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Authentique has a 75.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Authentique?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Authentique do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Authentique does around 4,350 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Authentique last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Authentique?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.