Renault Clio Expression+ 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Renault Clio Expression+ 16V car check
Is the Renault Clio Expression+ 16V reliable? We analysed 319 real MOT tests across 184 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Clio Expression+ 16V is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Clio Expression+ 16V.
Renault Clio Expression+ 16V — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Renault Clio Expression+ 16V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1149cc
- Power
- 75 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.9 mpg
- Urban
- 36.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 57.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1882
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 139 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Renault Clio Expression+ 16V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Clio Expression+ 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Clio Expression+ 16V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Clio Expression+ 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Clio Expression+ 16V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Clio Expression+ 16V 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+ 16V 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+ 16V THIS CAR | 73.0% | 319 | 100,873 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 |
| Daf Trucks . | 79% | 614 | 353,943 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Clio Expression+ 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Renault Clio Expression+ 16VShould you buy a used Renault Clio Expression+ 16V?
The Renault Clio Expression+ 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.0% across 319 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Renault Clio Expression+ 16V owner drives around 3,646 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.