Renault Clio (1994)
1994 Renault Clio
CarHunch analysed 31,097 real MOT records for the 1994 Renault Clio.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1994 Renault Clio has a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.7%, which is well below the UK average of 80%—a red flag that these cars are significantly less reliable than the typical vehicle on test. With 18.4% having suffered dangerous defects, you're looking at a cohort where roughly one in five examples has presented a serious safety issue, so any purchase demands thorough pre-buy inspection and full service history review.
These cars are averaging 89,024 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the average of 1.95 failures per MOT cycle tells you that structural or mechanical problems are commonplace rather than rare. Focus your inspection on the failure patterns—check suspension, emissions systems, and rust carefully—and budget for immediate remedial work rather than expecting a cheap, trouble-free buy.
The 1994 Renault Clio has a below-average first-time pass rate (63.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 31,097 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 31,097 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1994.
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Before you buy a 1994 Renault Clio
Based on MOT data from 31,097 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (78%) | 24,333 | 63.8% | 2.02 |
| Diesel (22%) | 6,758 | 63.2% | 1.69 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,127,460 Renault Clio vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 1994 Renault Clio 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.
Half of all 1994 Renault Clio vehicles fall between 63,495 and 99,546 miles.
1994 Renault Clio — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 10% of 1994 Renault Clios are still active.
Numbers are declining — 125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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