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Renault Clio Expression 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Expression 16V reliable? We analysed 5,293 real MOT tests across 1,831 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,293 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.3%
Typical Mileage
83,226mi
Annual Mileage
4,194mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio Expression 16V 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 16V.

Renault Clio Expression 16V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Expression 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Clio Expression 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Clio Expression 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,317 mi/yr
Typical
4,194 mi/yr
Average
5,160 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,815 mi/yr

Renault Clio Expression 16V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio Expression 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
83,226 mi
75th Percentile
108,086 mi
95th Percentile
141,390 mi
Max Recorded
5,955,259 mi

How Does the Renault Clio Expression 16V 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 16V THIS CAR 77.3% 5,293 83,226 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
Hyundai Accent Gls 64.7% 1,824 82,606 mi 32 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Expression 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Expression 16V?

The Renault Clio Expression 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.3% across 5,293 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Clio Expression 16V owner drives around 4,194 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 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Expression 16V reliable?
Based on 5,293 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Expression 16V has a 77.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Expression 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Expression 16V do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Expression 16V does around 4,194 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Expression 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Expression 16V?
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.