Nissan Micra vs Renault Clio
On MOT-testable defects, the Nissan Micra (fail rate 22.0%) performed better than the Renault Clio (27.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Clio recorded failures more often.
22.0%
Micra fail rate
27.8%
Clio fail rate
5.75pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Nissan Micra | Renault Clio |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,590,072 | 2,171,855 |
| Pass rate | 78.0% | 72.2% |
| Fail rate | 22.0% | 27.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | Micra | Clio |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.0% | 15.0% |
| Brakes | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Tyres | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 14.9% |
| Visibility | 5.7% | 6.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.