Part of the Renault Clio Mk5 (2019–2024) guide: best and worst years compared.
2023 Renault Clio hybrid: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the hybrid Renault Clio first registered in 2023 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 236 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 236 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2023 Renault Clio hybrid MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2023 Renault Clio hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres22% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes3% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks1% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Known faults on the 2023 Renault Clio hybrid
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- E-Tech hybrid
Electrical faults on hybrids
The E-Tech hybrid has drawn criticism for electrical problems that often needed dealer attention. The 1.0 TCe petrol has no known reliability concerns.
At the viewing: Check for warning lights and test the electrics.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Renault Clio hybrid
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has it had any hybrid or electrical faults fixed?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Clio compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 8,306 | Tyres 27% |
| 2021 | 18,675 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 32,406 | Tyres 28% |
| 2019 | 50,835 | Tyres 36% |
| 2018 | 58,620 | Tyres 37% |
| 2017 | 57,490 | Tyres 35% |
| 2016 | 66,644 | Tyres 36% |
| 2015 | 72,358 | Brakes 39% |
| 2014 | 78,406 | Brakes 43% |
| 2013 | 60,231 | Brakes 41% |
| 2012 | 43,981 | Suspension 48% |
| 2011 | 52,540 | Suspension 48% |
| 2010 | 70,571 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 49,852 | Suspension 49% |
| 2008 | 48,252 | Suspension 52% |
| 2007 | 59,758 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 45,356 | Suspension 51% |
| 2005 | 27,751 | Lights and electrics 50% |
| 2004 | 22,820 | Suspension 51% |
| 2003 | 15,292 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 10,109 | Suspension 47% |
| 2001 | 5,912 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 3,128 | Suspension 46% |
| 1999 | 1,548 | Suspension 47% |
| 1998 | 678 | Suspension 45% |
| 1997 | 375 | Suspension 42% |
| 1996 | 483 | Suspension 38% |
| 1995 | 548 | Brakes 29% |
| 1994 | 427 | Suspension 22% |
| 1993 | 176 | Brakes 27% |
| 1992 | – | Too few tests |
| 1991 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Clio cars first registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score