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Renault Clio Extreme DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Extreme DCI reliable? We analysed 723 real MOT tests across 155 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 723 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.4%
Typical Mileage
102,928mi
Annual Mileage
5,745mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Renault Clio Extreme DCI Number Plates

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

Renault Clio Extreme DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,195 mi/yr
Typical
5,745 mi/yr
Average
7,007 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,876 mi/yr

Renault Clio Extreme DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
102,928 mi
75th Percentile
133,644 mi
95th Percentile
173,984 mi
Max Recorded
1,067,547 mi

How Does the Renault Clio Extreme DCI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio Extreme DCI THIS CAR 79.4% 723 102,928 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
Scomadi Tt 125 87.2% 548 2,282 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Extreme DCI?

The Renault Clio Extreme DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 723 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Clio Extreme DCI owner drives around 5,745 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 Extreme DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Extreme DCI reliable?
Based on 723 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Extreme DCI has a 79.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Extreme DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Extreme DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Extreme DCI does around 5,745 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Extreme DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Extreme DCI?
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.