Renault Clio: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.9% of Renault Clio MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2014 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 47,550 | 8.2% |
| 2004 | 69,236 | 8.7% |
| 2005 | 82,438 | 8.8% |
| 2014 | 180,015 | 10.5% |
| 2017 | 117,999 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 116,408 | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 71,413 | 4.0% |
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.