Renault Clio: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 14.5% of Renault Clio MOT tests — 326,846 tests out of 2,247,908. It shows up most on 2011 and 2012 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 402 | 5.0% |
| 1994 | 984 | 7.8% |
| 1995 | 1,275 | 8.1% |
| 1996 | 1,254 | 10.0% |
| 1997 | 1,076 | 10.9% |
| 1998 | 2,203 | 14.0% |
| 1999 | 5,039 | 12.9% |
| 2000 | 9,793 | 12.6% |
| 2001 | 18,328 | 13.2% |
| 2002 | 31,095 | 14.1% |
| 2003 | 47,556 | 16.1% |
| 2004 | 69,236 | 16.5% |
| 2005 | 82,438 | 16.6% |
| 2006 | 132,247 | 18.1% |
| 2007 | 166,999 | 18.2% |
| 2008 | 129,357 | 17.4% |
| 2009 | 127,580 | 17.6% |
| 2010 | 176,621 | 17.6% |
| 2011 | 129,420 | 19.5% |
| 2012 | 107,037 | 20.3% |
| 2013 | 138,345 | 13.4% |
| 2014 | 180,037 | 14.8% |
| 2015 | 162,575 | 14.7% |
| 2016 | 144,541 | 12.8% |
| 2017 | 118,010 | 8.9% |
| 2018 | 116,427 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 80,377 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 37,014 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 20,767 | 0.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.