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Renault Clio Expression Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Expression reliable? We analysed 4,078 real MOT tests across 716 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,078 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.1%
Typical Mileage
86,224mi
Annual Mileage
4,968mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Renault Clio Expression Number Plates

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

Renault Clio Expression Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,915 mi/yr
Typical
4,968 mi/yr
Average
6,202 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,717 mi/yr

Renault Clio Expression Mileage Distribution

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

Median
86,224 mi
75th Percentile
108,250 mi
95th Percentile
137,226 mi
Max Recorded
1,323,737 mi

How Does the Renault Clio Expression Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio Expression THIS CAR 78.1% 4,078 86,224 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
Kawasaki ZX600-G2 80.4% 1,735 21,072 mi 27 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Expression?

The Renault Clio Expression has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.1% across 4,078 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Clio Expression owner drives around 4,968 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 Expression — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Expression reliable?
Based on 4,078 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Expression has a 78.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Expression?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Expression do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Expression does around 4,968 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Expression last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Expression?
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.