Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, 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 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 (2022)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tce

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Renault Clio S Edition TCE is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 92.0% compared to the UK average of 80%—a solid 12-point margin that puts it well ahead of the pack. Only 3.2% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systematic safety concerns.

At just over 20,800 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these are lightly used examples, so the strong pass rate isn't inflated by low-mileage bias. The average of 0.18 failures per vehicle and 1.3 advisories per vehicle points to bulletproof fundamentals—suspension, brakes, and emissions systems are holding up well. If you're considering one, focus your inspection on whether the specific example has been serviced on schedule, as that's the real differentiator at this mileage.

We have limited data for the 2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tce — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–28k

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These stats describe 158 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 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% 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 (99%)	156	93.1%	0.19

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

20,843

typical

13,000

low mileage

27,834

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tce vehicles fall between 13,000 and 27,834 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,000 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.

✓ 13,000–27,834 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Clio S Edition Tces sit.

⚠ Over 37,575 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

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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