Renault Clio Iconic Tce MOT Failures
An analysis of 30,922 real DVSA MOT tests on the Renault Clio Iconic Tce — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Renault Clio Iconic Tce fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Renault Clio Iconic Tce is seat mounting fault — this model is 12 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 30,922 MOT tests, 0.18% of all Renault Clio Iconic Tce tests recorded this as a failure.
Other notable weak points include electrical wiring fault (59x the fleet average) and tyre cords visible or damaged (7.7x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Renault Clio Iconic Tce's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Seatbelts & Airbags, Lights & Electrics, Tyres. If you're inspecting a Renault Clio Iconic Tce before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Renault Clio Iconic Tce
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Renault Clio Iconic Tce:
Seatbelts & Airbags — check for seat mounting fault. Lights & Electrics — check for electrical wiring fault. Tyres — check for tyre cords visible or damaged.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Renault Clio Iconic Tce MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Clio Iconic Tce?
Based on 30,922 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is seat mounting fault — at 12x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include electrical wiring fault and tyre cords visible or damaged.
Is the Renault Clio Iconic Tce reliable based on MOT data?
The Renault Clio Iconic Tce has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is seat mounting fault. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include seat mounting fault, electrical wiring fault, tyre cords visible or damaged.
How do I check a Renault Clio Iconic Tce's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.