Renault Clio Expression Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Clio Expression car check
Is the Renault Clio Expression reliable? We analysed 4,078 real MOT tests across 716 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Clio Expression is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio Expression.
Renault Clio Expression — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Renault Clio Expression — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 111 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 42.2 mpg
- Urban
- 30.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 53.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2219
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 157 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Renault Clio Expression Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Expression. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Clio Expression Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Clio Expression owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Clio Expression Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio Expression MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Renault Clio Expression Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio Expression THIS CAR | 78.1% | 4,078 | 86,224 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Audi Q3 S Line 35 TDI S-a | 91.6% | 4,807 | 36,114 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Expression outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Renault Clio ExpressionShould you buy a used Renault Clio Expression?
The Renault Clio Expression has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.1% across 4,078 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Renault Clio Expression owner drives around 4,968 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.