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

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 Tce?

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 Tce?

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 Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,747 vehicles, the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.8%, 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 Tce?

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 Tce (2020)

4,747 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce

CarHunch analysed 4,747 real MOT records for the 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce. 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 TCE passes its MOT first time in 87.8% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a solid reliability signal. However, nearly 1 in 5 of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so a pre-purchase inspection remains essential—petrol versions sit at 87.2% pass rate, which is respectable but not exceptional.

At just over 24,500 miles median mileage, these are genuinely low-mileage examples for a 2020 model, and the modest average of 0.49 failures per vehicle suggests most will be minor wear items rather than systemic problems. The 2.6 advisories per car points to routine maintenance needs rather than alarm bells, so if you're buying one, budget for scheduled servicing but expect a mechanically sound car.

The 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.8%) — 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

88.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.49

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 17k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.8% 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 2.6 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 4,747 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 4,747 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.6% 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%)	4,508	88.3%	0.52
Other (5%)	239	98.6%	0.03

Colour Breakdown

Based on 10,149 Renault Clio Iconic Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.1%

2,143

Black 17.5%

1,779

White 15.8%

1,604

Grey 13.8%

1,400

Red 13.6%

1,380

Orange 11.5%

1,171

Silver 6.6%

672

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce 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.

24,575

typical

17,417

low mileage

33,635

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tce vehicles fall between 17,417 and 33,635 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,417 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.

✓ 17,417–33,635 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Renault Clio Iconic Tces sit.

⚠ Over 45,407 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 Tce — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 4,374 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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.49

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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