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Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A reliable? We analysed 1,032 real MOT tests across 350 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,032 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.1%
Typical Mileage
24,451mi
Annual Mileage
5,647mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A.

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.1%
2021
87.4%
2020

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,487 mi/yr
Typical
5,647 mi/yr
Average
6,805 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,241 mi/yr

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 876 88.1% 17,125 24,930 35,758
2020 111 87.4% 13,574 19,751 28,111

How Long Does a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Last?

Based on 350 Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
24,451 mi
75th Percentile
35,225 mi
95th Percentile
55,332 mi
Max Recorded
118,421 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

88.1% MOT pass rate from 876 tests

Year to avoid
2020

87.4% MOT pass rate from 111 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 876 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — 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 Launch Edition E-tech A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A THIS CAR 88.1% 1,032 24,451 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
Honda Hr-v Ex I-dtec 94.4% 429 59,686 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A?

The Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 1,032 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A 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 Launch Edition E-tech A owner drives around 5,647 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 Launch Edition E-tech A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A reliable?
Based on 1,032 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A has a 88.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A does around 5,647 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Clio Launch Edition E-tech A is 2021 with a 88.1% pass rate across 876 tests.