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Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT reliable? We analysed 865 real MOT tests across 290 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 865 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
19,884mi
Annual Mileage
4,703mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Clio S Edition 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 S Edition Tce CVT.

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Number Plates

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

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.6%
2021
88%
2020

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,859 mi/yr
Typical
4,703 mi/yr
Average
5,539 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,118 mi/yr

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 634 89.6% 12,269 18,570 26,902
2020 192 88.0% 14,601 31,174 41,956

How Long Does a Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Last?

Based on 290 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
19,884 mi
75th Percentile
31,214 mi
95th Percentile
51,066 mi
Max Recorded
106,492 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT

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

Best year
2021

89.6% MOT pass rate from 634 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.0% MOT pass rate from 192 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.6% across 634 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.0% — 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 S Edition 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 S Edition Tce CVT THIS CAR 89.1% 865 19,884 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
Fiat 500 C Star MHEV 86.9% 567 17,336 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT?

The Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 865 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 S Edition 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 S Edition Tce CVT owner drives around 4,703 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 S Edition Tce CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT reliable?
Based on 865 MOT tests, the Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT do per year?
The typical Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT does around 4,703 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT?
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 S Edition Tce CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT is 2021 with a 89.6% pass rate across 634 tests.