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Renault Clio I-music DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio I-music DCI reliable? We analysed 825 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 825 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.4%
Typical Mileage
101,233mi
Annual Mileage
6,619mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio I-music 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 I-music DCI.

Renault Clio I-music DCI Number Plates

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

Renault Clio I-music DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,138 mi/yr
Typical
6,619 mi/yr
Average
7,311 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,685 mi/yr

Renault Clio I-music DCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
101,233 mi
75th Percentile
125,512 mi
95th Percentile
160,472 mi
Max Recorded
232,461 mi

How Does the Renault Clio I-music 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 I-music DCI THIS CAR 79.4% 825 101,233 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
Kymco Dj 83.3% 783 10,868 mi 12 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio I-music DCI?

The Renault Clio I-music DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 825 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Renault Clio I-music DCI owner drives around 6,619 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 I-music DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio I-music DCI reliable?
Based on 825 MOT tests, the Renault Clio I-music DCI has a 79.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio I-music DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio I-music DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Clio I-music DCI does around 6,619 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio I-music DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio I-music 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.