Renault Clio Iconic Tce (2018)
2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce
CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2018 Renault Clio Iconic TCE struggles on first test, with a 72.6% pass rate that falls 7.4 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests you should factor in repair costs when budgeting. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, and the average 0.24 failures per vehicle indicates relatively minor issues rather than systemic problems.
At 36,000 miles median mileage, these cars are running well within expected wear limits for their age, yet they're still racking up failures, which points to early component degradation rather than high-mileage wear. Budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on emissions and electrical systems, and expect to negotiate on a few minor fixes before committing to buy.
What to check before buying a 2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (78%) | 106 | 92.2% | 0.3 |
| Petrol (21%) | 29 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce vehicles fall between 25,264 and 45,667 miles.
2018 Renault Clio Iconic Tce — Still on the Road
46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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