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

Based on MOT data from 1,781 vehicles, the 2021 Renault Clio S Edition 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 S Edition 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 S Edition Tce (2021)

1,781 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce

CarHunch analysed 1,781 real MOT records for the 2021 Renault Clio S Edition 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 S Edition TCE is more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.1% first-time MOT pass rate versus 80% nationally—a genuinely strong result. Only 9.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.

At 24,571 miles median age, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, so the low failure rate of 0.28 per vehicle partly reflects their condition rather than exceptional durability. The 1.8 average advisories suggest routine wear items are starting to appear, but nothing alarming; as a buyer, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake fluid condition and suspension wear, as these often show up as early warnings on Clios.

The 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

91.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.28

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 16k–39k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.5% 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 1.8 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 1,781 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 1,781 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.7% 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 (97%)	1,731	91.3%	0.29
Other (3%)	50	99%	0.02

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,669 Renault Clio S Edition Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23%

615

Black 17%

455

Orange 16.6%

442

Grey 14.9%

399

White 14.5%

387

Red 10.7%

285

Silver 3.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Renault Clio S Edition 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.

24,571

typical

15,809

low mileage

38,575

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tce vehicles fall between 15,809 and 38,575 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,809 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.

✓ 15,809–38,575 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Renault Clio S Edition Tces sit.

⚠ Over 52,076 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 S Edition Tce — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 1,707 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

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.28

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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