Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT?

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 S Edition Tce CVT?

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 S Edition Tce CVT?

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 S Edition Tce CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 229 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.6%, 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 S Edition Tce CVT?

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 S Edition Tce CVT (2021)

229 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT

CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT. 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 S Edition TCE CVT is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 92.6% against the UK average of 80%—a substantial 12.6-point advantage that suggests owners face fewer unexpected repair bills. Only 8.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below the threshold that would concern buyers, and the petrol engine achieves a consistent 92.5% pass rate.

At 17,810 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, and the average vehicle returning just 0.25 failures per test tells you the TCE petrol engine is holding up well—the 1.6 advisories per car are routine wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one of these, check the service history closely; these figures suggest that consistent maintenance is paying off, and a well-serviced example should prove dependable.

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

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

For context

These stats describe 229 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 229 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.7% 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 (98%)	225	92.5%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 285 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.1%

Black 18.6%

Grey 16.8%

Silver 13%

Red 12.3%

Orange 9.5%

White 7.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT 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.

17,810

typical

11,775

low mileage

25,421

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT vehicles fall between 11,775 and 25,421 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,775 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.

✓ 11,775–25,421 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 34,318 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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