Renault Clio (2017)
2017 Renault Clio
CarHunch analysed 19,741 real MOT records for the 2017 Renault Clio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Renault Clio is slightly more reliable than average, with an 82.4% first-time pass rate compared to the UK average of 80%, though a significant concern is that 30.8% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol versions perform noticeably better than diesels, achieving an 83.1% pass rate versus 81.0%.
At a median mileage of 33,766 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Clios have been used moderately and haven't yet reached the mileage where major wear typically accelerates. The average car accumulates 1.5 failures and 7.9 advisories per test, suggesting routine maintenance issues rather than structural problems—so factor in consistent upkeep costs, but also check the full MOT history of any specific car you're considering to spot patterns in what's been failing.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 30.8% 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 (69%) | 13,599 | 83.1% | 1.45 |
| Diesel (31%) | 6,135 | 81% | 1.6 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Renault Clio vehicles fall between 24,634 and 43,994 miles.
2017 Renault Clio — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18,470 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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43.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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34.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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22.8%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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15.8%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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