Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Clio Play 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 2021 Renault Clio Play 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 2021 Renault Clio Play 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 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 286 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.5%, 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 2021 Renault Clio Play 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 Play Tce (2021)

286 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Clio Play Tce

CarHunch analysed 286 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Clio Play 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 2021 Renault Clio Play TCE is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 91.2% versus the UK average of 80%—a solid 11-point margin that reflects good build quality for this age and mileage cohort. Only 6.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below typical concern levels for a three-year-old car.

At a median of 19,770 miles, these Clios are running light for their age, suggesting owners who've looked after them or done minimal commuting. The average of just 0.3 failures and 1.5 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake fluid condition and suspension wear will catch most issues before they become costly.

We have limited data for the 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

91.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–27k

For context

These stats describe 286 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 286 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (85%)	244	90%	0.35

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,382 Renault Clio Play Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 41.4%

572

Blue 20.3%

280

Red 9.8%

136

Grey 9.3%

128

Black 9.1%

126

Orange 7.1%

Silver 3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Clio Play 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.

19,770

typical

13,669

low mileage

27,229

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Clio Play Tce vehicles fall between 13,669 and 27,229 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,669 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.

✓ 13,669–27,229 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Clio Play Tces sit.

⚠ Over 36,759 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Renault Clio Play Tce — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Renault Clio Play Tces are still on the road.

Strong survival — 283 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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