Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 878 vehicles, the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Clio Iconic Sce (2020)

878 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce

CarHunch analysed 878 real MOT records for the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Renault Clio Iconic SCE is a solid performer, passing MOT first time 87.8% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—though 17.2% of examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into a pre-purchase inspection. The petrol engine (which makes up virtually all the cohort) maintains that strong 87.1% pass rate.

At 21,902 miles median and 23,645 miles average, these cars are lightly used for their age, suggesting generally well-maintained examples on the market. The low failure rate of 0.48 per vehicle hints at good build quality, though the 2.4 advisories per car signal minor wear items to budget for—get a full MOT history check and have a mechanic inspect brakes, suspension and exhaust specifically before committing.

The 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.48

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–30k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 878 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 878 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	832	88.1%	0.51

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,056 Renault Clio Iconic Sce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 24.2%

256

Blue 23.9%

252

Black 13.6%

144

Orange 12.6%

133

Grey 12.3%

130

Red 10.5%

111

Silver 2.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,902

typical

15,610

low mileage

29,545

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce vehicles fall between 15,610 and 29,545 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,610 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,610–29,545 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sces sit.

⚠ Over 39,885 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sce — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Sces are still on the road.

Strong survival — 807 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.48

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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