Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI reliable? We analysed 2,821 real MOT tests across 744 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Clio Iconic Blue 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 Iconic Blue DCI.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 742 | 83.2% | 33,195 | 42,966 | 55,085 |
| 2020 | 1,952 | 82.3% | 37,312 | 53,020 | 66,758 |
How Long Does a Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Last?
Based on 744 Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.2% MOT pass rate from 742 tests
82.3% MOT pass rate from 1,952 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.2% across 742 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Clio Iconic Blue 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 Iconic Blue DCI THIS CAR | 82.6% | 2,821 | 49,424 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 |
| Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a | 88.9% | 1,991 | 39,998 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.6% across 2,821 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Renault Clio Iconic Blue DCI owner drives around 8,175 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.