2021 Renault Clio Play Sce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,141 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Renault Clio Play Sce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.2% | 71 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.4% | 50 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 35 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 20 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 82 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 31 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 23 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 225 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.2% | 105 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 60 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 48 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 34 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 880 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 242 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 537 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 527 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Clio Play Sce
Before buying a 2021 Renault Clio Play Sce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Renault Clio Play Sces pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 1,141 2021 Renault Clio Play Sce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Renault Clio Play Sce?
Visibility, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.4%).
Does the 2021 Clio Play Sce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,141 MOT tests. 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.