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

Based on MOT data from 435 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Clio Techno Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, 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 Techno 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 Techno Tce (2022)

435 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Clio Techno Tce

CarHunch analysed 435 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Clio Techno Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 435 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This Clio is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 91.9% compared to 80%—a strong endorsement of build quality for a nearly two-year-old car. The dangerous defect rate of 4.4% is reassuringly low, suggesting structural and safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

At roughly 19,800 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven gently for their age, which partly explains the excellent pass rate but also means you should expect similar longevity if you buy one. With only 0.11 failures per vehicle on average, this Clio demands very little corrective work; check the service history before purchase to keep it that way.

The 2022 Renault Clio Techno Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 435 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 435 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,638 Renault Clio Techno Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 34.5%

2,287

Black 19.1%

1,270

Blue 17.6%

1,169

White 12.9%

857

Red 7.7%

510

Orange 7.1%

468

Silver 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Clio Techno 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.

19,834

typical

12,730

low mileage

27,735

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Clio Techno Tce vehicles fall between 12,730 and 27,735 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,730 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.

✓ 12,730–27,735 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Clio Techno Tces sit.

⚠ Over 37,442 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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