Renault reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 48 of 52 makes
944,798 Renault cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 38.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Renault is 30% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 14.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
Renault models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Mastervan | 99 | 34.1% | 20.6% | 14,392 |
| Renault Koleos | 98 | 25.1% | – | 4,163 |
| Renault Laguna | 95 | 45.6% | – | 8,711 |
| Renault Captur | 89 | 22.6% | 9.0% | 150,797 |
| Renault Kadjar | 85 | 22.8% | 12.7% | 68,554 |
| Renault Wind | 84 | 39.8% | – | 2,065 |
| Renault Grand | 83 | 47.9% | – | 4,581 |
| Renault Scenic | 81 | 44.5% | – | 36,297 |
| Renault Megane | 78 | 45.7% | 19.5% | 100,983 |
| Renault Modus | 78 | 49.9% | – | 12,022 |
| Renault Grand Scenic | 77 | 46.7% | – | 21,259 |
| Renault Traficvan | 76 | 42.0% | 21.1% | 104,553 |
| Renault Twingo | 76 | 38.2% | – | 24,926 |
| Renault Kangoovan | 73 | 45.9% | 27.0% | 53,740 |
| Renault Clio | 71 | 42.9% | 13.8% | 310,528 |
| Renault Zoe | 62 | 23.5% | 12.6% | 20,349 |
Renault MOT failure rate by age
What Renault cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.2% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Suspension | 15.7% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Brakes | 10.0% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 7.3% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 6.2% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 6.0% | ▲ 3.0× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.9% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 13% less often |
Most common Renault MOT faults
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.0% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.4% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9% of tests
Compare Renault cars with their rivals
- Ford Fiesta vs Renault Clio
- Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio
- MINI Hatch vs Renault Clio
- Volkswagen Polo vs Renault Clio
- Toyota Yaris vs Renault Clio
- Honda Jazz vs Renault Clio
- Renault Clio vs Skoda Fabia
- Renault Clio vs Audi A1
- Renault Clio vs Peugeot 208
- Nissan Juke vs Renault Captur
- Vauxhall Mokka vs Renault Captur
- Renault Captur vs Peugeot 2008
- Renault Captur vs MINI Countryman
- Renault Captur vs Ford EcoSport
- Renault Captur vs Toyota C-HR
- Renault Captur vs Dacia Duster
New Renault models: Renault 5
Frequently asked questions
›Are Renault cars reliable?
By MOT results, Renault ranks 48 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 77 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 38.1% of Renault cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Renault?
The Renault Master, with a score of 99. The lowest-scoring is the Zoe (62).
›What do Renault cars fail their MOT on?
Steering: 6.0% of Renault MOTs failed on it, 3.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.