Renault Clio (2000)
2000 Renault Clio
CarHunch analysed 59,275 real MOT records for the 2000 Renault Clio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Renault Clio passes its MOT first time just 63.9% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%—and one in three of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious red flag for any potential buyer. Petrol and diesel versions perform almost identically (64.0% and 62.5% pass rates respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
These Clios are running around 70,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for a 24-year-old car, but they're accumulating an average of five failures and over 15 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear across multiple systems. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity—the dangerous defect history means this generation demands hands-on vetting rather than relying on MOT history alone.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2000 Renault Clio
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 57,638 | 64% | 5.01 |
| Diesel (3%) | 1,607 | 62.5% | 4.6 |
| Other (0%) | 25 | 72.9% | 0.88 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 67.3% | 4.25 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Renault Clio vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Renault Clio vehicles fall between 55,352 and 84,971 miles.
2000 Renault Clio — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,695 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Renault Clio
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.1%
Oil leak
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41.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.1%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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31%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
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29.9%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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