2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,313 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.4% in the 60-90k group versus 8.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 72 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.4% | 44 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 30 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 17 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.2% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 43 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
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 | 26.5% | 348 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 112 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.9% | 51 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 50 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 35 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.4% | 32 |
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 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 381 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 44 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 314 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 327 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 321 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 351 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Clio Rs Line Tce Auto
Before buying a 2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Visibility (3.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Autos pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 1,313 2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Clio Rs Line Tce Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Clio Rs Line Tce Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 20.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,313 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.