2024 Renault Clio: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 Renault Clio, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 Renault Clio
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 2024 Renault Clio
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?
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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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 |
| 2023 | 552 | Tyres 21% |
| 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: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score