2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,111 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 74 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 7 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 4 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 2 |
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 | 24.9% | 277 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 85 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 47 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 2.8% | 31 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 886 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 215 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 1,047 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% 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.
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 2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Autos pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 1,111 2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2022 Clio Rs Line E- Hev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,111 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.