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Renault Clio Play Sce Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio Play Sce reliable? We analysed 3,325 real MOT tests across 1,003 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,325 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.4%
Typical Mileage
21,827mi
Annual Mileage
5,165mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Renault Clio Play Sce Number Plates

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

Renault Clio Play Sce MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Clio Play Sce to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.3%
2021
87.1%
2020

Renault Clio Play Sce Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Clio Play Sce models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15

Renault Clio Play Sce Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,180 mi/yr
Typical
5,165 mi/yr
Average
6,057 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,990 mi/yr

Renault Clio Play Sce MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio Play Sce year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,463 85.3% 13,910 20,200 30,598
2020 1,782 87.1% 14,773 22,366 31,446

How Long Does a Renault Clio Play Sce Last?

Based on 1,003 Renault Clio Play Sce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Clio Play Sce Mileage Distribution

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

Median
21,827 mi
75th Percentile
31,179 mi
95th Percentile
49,906 mi
Max Recorded
136,817 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Clio Play Sce

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

Best year
2020

87.1% MOT pass rate from 1,782 tests

Year to avoid
2021

85.3% MOT pass rate from 1,463 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Clio Play Sce is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 1,782 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.3% — 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 Play Sce Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Clio Play Sce THIS CAR 86.4% 3,325 21,827 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
Herald Motor Company Classic 82.6% 1,728 3,998 mi 11 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio Play Sce?

The Renault Clio Play Sce has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 3,325 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 Play Sce 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 Play Sce owner drives around 5,165 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 Play Sce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio Play Sce reliable?
Based on 3,325 MOT tests, the Renault Clio Play Sce has a 86.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio Play Sce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio Play Sce do per year?
The typical Renault Clio Play Sce does around 5,165 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio Play Sce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio Play Sce?
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 Play Sce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Clio Play Sce is 2020 with a 87.1% pass rate across 1,782 tests.