2022 Renault Clio — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,009 MOT tests, the 2022 Renault Clio recorded a 91.3% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), the 2022 Clio comes out 1.8pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and visibility (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 184 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Clio fails 7.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 8.4% of the time against 8.8% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 490 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 222 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 147 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 114 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 77 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 184 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 120 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 118 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 86 |
| 5 | Washers | 77 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 59 |
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 | 23.2% | 2,094 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 782 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 399 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 203 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.1% | 187 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 40 |
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 | 7,036 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,862 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 97 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,813 | 8.8% |
| Hybrid | 3,196 | 8.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 441 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 8,555 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Clio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.4% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% 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.
- Brakes (1.6% 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 2022 Renault Clios pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 9,009 2022 Renault Clio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Clio?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2022 Clio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,009 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.