Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Clio RS Line 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 2022 Renault Clio RS Line 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 2022 Renault Clio RS Line 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 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,192 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, 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 2022 Renault Clio RS Line 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 RS Line Tce (2022)

1,192 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce

CarHunch analysed 1,192 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Renault Clio RS Line TCE is a solid performer, passing MOT first time in 90.9% of cases — comfortably ahead of the 80% UK average. Only 4.2% of vehicles have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety issues.

At a median of 19,296 miles, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, which explains the strong pass rate and minimal failure rate of just 0.13 per vehicle. The main wear item to watch is advisories, averaging 0.9 per test, so when you inspect a used example, ask for a full service history and check suspension and brake wear closely.

The 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,192 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 1,192 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	1,190	93.8%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,675 Renault Clio RS Line Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.4%

1,427

Black 20.2%

1,350

Grey 18.4%

1,230

White 12.9%

863

Orange 12.7%

846

Red 11.3%

754

Silver 3.1%

205

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Clio RS Line 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.

19,296

typical

13,158

low mileage

28,167

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tce vehicles fall between 13,158 and 28,167 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,158 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.

✓ 13,158–28,167 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Clio RS Line Tces sit.

⚠ Over 38,025 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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