2002 Renault Clio MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 55.0% of Renault Clios first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. Across 10,133 Clio first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Renault Clios first used in 2002 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2002 Renault Clio MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Clios first used in 2002 against all cars first used in 2002 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Clio figure was 4.5 points lower.
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| Test year | 2002 Clio | All cars first used 2002 | Clio first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47.4% | 54.4% | 7,209 |
| 2022 | 49.5% | 56.2% | 5,485 |
| 2023 | 51.8% | 57.5% | 4,306 |
| 2024 | 52.7% | 58.0% | 3,299 |
| 2025 | 55.0% | 59.5% | 2,528 |
Common 2002 Renault Clio MOT failures
Share of the 4,772 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 14.8% | 705 |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault | 12.2% | 581 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 11.8% | 564 |
| Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 11.1% | 529 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 11.0% | 524 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2002 Renault Clio before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2002 Renault Clio MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2002 Clios, as a share of all 10,133 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 20.7% | 2,096 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 16.2% | 1,639 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.2% | 1,238 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 11.2% | 1,136 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 9.5% | 963 |
Questions about the 2002 Renault Clio MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2002 Renault Clio?
In 2025, 55.0% of Clios first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2002 Clio most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 56.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (36.1%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (24.6%). The single most common item was “Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect” (14.8%).
How often does a 2002 Renault Clio fail its MOT?
In 2025, 45.0% of first tests on Clios first used in 2002 did not pass first time: 38.0% failed, and a further 7.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 4,772 of 10,133 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2002 Renault Clio MOT advisories?
“Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (on 20.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (16.2%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.2%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (11.2%) and “Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (9.5%).
Is a 2002 Renault Clio reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 47.4% in 2021 to 55.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2002
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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