Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT reliable? We analysed 340 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 85.7% | 10,404 | 17,430 | 26,520 |
| 2020 | 273 | 86.4% | 12,413 | 23,863 | 36,354 |
How Long Does a Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Last?
Based on 103 Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT 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 RS Line Tce CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.4% MOT pass rate from 273 tests
85.7% MOT pass rate from 56 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.4% across 273 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.7% — 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 RS Line Tce CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT THIS CAR | 86.8% | 340 | 22,752 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 |
| Hyundai Getz Gsi SE | 77.1% | 350 | 78,060 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Clio RS Line Tce CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 340 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 RS Line Tce CVT 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 RS Line Tce CVT owner drives around 4,904 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.