Car statistics
How many Renault Clios are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 306,492 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 316,262 Renault Clios licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 52,228 declared off the road (SORN). That is 56.9% fewer than the peak of 733,632 in 2007.
Numbers peaked in 2007 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 137,510 |
| 1995 | 182,228 |
| 1996 | 228,819 |
| 1997 | 278,336 |
| 1998 | 329,289 |
| 1999 | 385,676 |
| 2000 | 440,226 |
| 2001 | 511,240 |
| 2002 | 586,993 |
| 2003 | 646,395 |
| 2004 | 696,841 |
| 2005 | 720,437 |
| 2006 | 728,775 |
| 2007 | 733,632 |
| 2008 | 722,832 |
| 2009 | 698,308 |
| 2010 | 687,729 |
| 2011 | 665,304 |
| 2012 | 639,430 |
| 2013 | 614,082 |
| 2014 | 579,324 |
| 2015 | 547,752 |
| 2016 | 516,708 |
| 2017 | 478,599 |
| 2018 | 447,971 |
| 2019 | 420,749 |
| 2020 | 391,769 |
| 2021 | 367,453 |
| 2022 | 351,029 |
| 2023 | 339,045 |
| 2024 | 330,229 |
| 2025 | 320,995 |
| 2026 | 316,262 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
16 versions of the Renault Clio have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio Renaultsport | 3,519 | 4,272 |
| Renault Clio Sport | 216 | 1,019 |
| Renault Clio Initiale | 942 | 211 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport 172 Cup | 316 | 779 |
| Renault Clio S | 218 | 285 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport Trophy | 172 | 219 |
| Renault Clio RXE | 54 | 301 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 F1 | 184 | 143 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup | 127 | 146 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport V6 255 | 47 | 178 |
| Renault Clio Williams | 31 | 185 |
| Renault Clio Williams 2 | 29 | 187 |
| Renault Clio MTV | 22 | 165 |
| Renault Clio Renaultsport V6 | 39 | 118 |
| Renault Clio RSI | 18 | 120 |
| Renault Clio Williams 3 | 12 | 120 |
In 2025, 57.0% of Renault Clio MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Clios tested pass 69.7% of the time, so the Renault Clio does worse than average for its age, by 12.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 57.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Renault Clio | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.3% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 83.8% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 70.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 58.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 50.2% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 46.9% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 52.2% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT, appearing on 45.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.7% of Renault Clio tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 45.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.0% |
| Brakes | 24.1% |
| Tyres | 18.8% |
| Visibility | 18.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.3% |
| Steering | 12.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Renault Clio failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 20.1% of 131,930 failed tests. 60.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 20.1% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 15.8% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 9.6% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 9.6% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.5% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.4% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 12.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 9.3% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.2% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 4.0% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 4.0% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
23 years of the Renault Clio, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (88.1% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (56.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | – | 3,505 | 52.4% |
| 2001 | – | 5,939 | 54.5% |
| 2002 | – | 8,113 | 55.0% |
| 2003 | – | 9,173 | 51.6% |
| 2004 | – | 10,630 | 50.8% |
| 2005 | – | 11,072 | 50.4% |
| 2006 | – | 14,222 | 48.4% |
| 2007 | – | 18,014 | 47.1% |
| 2008 | – | 14,298 | 46.6% |
| 2009 | – | 15,176 | 46.5% |
| 2010 | – | 21,751 | 46.5% |
| 2011 | – | 16,387 | 46.0% |
| 2012 | – | 14,217 | 46.9% |
| 2013 | – | 19,841 | 53.2% |
| 2014 | 28,066 | 25,841 | 52.7% |
| 2015 | 25,055 | 24,207 | 55.6% |
| 2016 | 22,703 | 22,207 | 56.8% |
| 2017 | 18,795 | 18,846 | 63.3% |
| 2018 | 19,695 | 19,450 | 68.7% |
| 2019 | 16,588 | 16,438 | 73.0% |
| 2020 | 10,706 | 10,834 | 83.3% |
| 2021 | 9,345 | 9,113 | 84.6% |
| 2022 | 8,014 | 7,461 | 88.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Renault Clio covers 5,803 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,767 |
| 6–7 years | 6,819 |
| 8–10 years | 6,562 |
| 11–14 years | 5,918 |
| 15–19 years | 4,877 |
| 20+ years | 3,655 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Renault Clios for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 85,855 in 2002. In 2025, 15,097 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 79,379 |
| ’02 | 85,855 |
| ’03 | 82,808 |
| ’04 | 71,230 |
| ’05 | 55,395 |
| ’06 | 55,588 |
| ’07 | 52,599 |
| ’08 | 33,023 |
| ’09 | 25,896 |
| ’10 | 32,724 |
| ’11 | 22,055 |
| ’12 | 17,503 |
| ’13 | 22,198 |
| ’14 | 28,001 |
| ’15 | 25,503 |
| ’16 | 23,077 |
| ’17 | 19,608 |
| ’18 | 20,072 |
| ’19 | 16,666 |
| ’20 | 10,987 |
| ’21 | 9,225 |
| ’22 | 7,828 |
| ’23 | 12,602 |
| ’24 | 16,915 |
| ’25 | 15,097 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 334,766 Renault Clios licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 35.5% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 18.1% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc has fallen from 64.4% in 2014 to 35.5%. Petrols made up 85.7% of those licensed in 2014 and 73.9% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 118,946 licensed | 35.5% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 60,571 licensed | 18.1% |
| 801cc to 900cc 58,561 licensed | 17.5% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 44,273 licensed | 13.2% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 34,600 licensed | 10.3% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 10,700 licensed | 3.2% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 5,218 licensed | 1.6% |
| Other sizes 1,897 licensed | 0.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 118,927 | 35.5% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 60,495 | 18.1% |
| 801–900cc | Petrol | 58,561 | 17.5% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 44,271 | 13.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Hybrid | 26,934 | 8.0% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 10,700 | 3.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 7,605 | 2.3% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 5,215 | 1.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 801–900cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 64.4% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 62.3% | 15.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 60.5% | 17.2% | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 58.6% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 55.9% | 19.2% | 10.4% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 52.5% | 19.6% | 14.0% | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 49.9% | 19.9% | 15.0% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 47.3% | 20.0% | 15.8% | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 45.2% | 19.9% | 16.5% | 6.4% |
| 2023 | 42.6% | 19.4% | 17.0% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 39.0% | 18.7% | 17.3% | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 35.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% | 13.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 85.7% | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 84.0% | 16.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 82.7% | 17.3% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 81.6% | 18.4% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 80.7% | 19.3% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 80.3% | 19.7% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 80.0% | 19.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 79.5% | 20.0% | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 78.8% | 19.9% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 77.6% | 19.4% | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 75.8% | 18.7% | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 73.9% | 18.1% | 8.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Clio from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2021 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 46.3 to 67.3 mpg, with CO2 of 95 to 138 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.7 to 88.3 mpg, with CO2 of 82 to 285 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 46.3–47.9 | 132–138 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6c to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 6 |
| 1.0 petrol | 47.1–54.3 | 117–134 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 94 |
| 1.3 petrol | 48.7–49.6 | 130–131 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 8 |
| 1.6 petrol | 53.3 | 120 | 2023 | Euro 6d | 1 |
| 1.5 diesel | 56.5–67.3 | 109–132 | 2021–2024 | Euro 6c to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 22 |
| 1.6 petrol hybrid | 62.8–67.3 | 95–101 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 39 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 56.5–67.3 | 94–113 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6c | 16 |
| 1.1 petrol | 45.6–52.3 | 125–147 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 33 |
| 1.2 petrol | 52.3–54.3 | 118–120 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 7 |
| 1.4 petrol | 37.7–43.5 | 155–177 | 2000–2007 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 19 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.2–47.9 | 133–184 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 33 |
| 2.0 petrol | 31.7–38.7 | 173–209 | 2000–2015 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 20 |
| 2.9 petrol | 23.7–25.2 | 267–285 | 2001–2006 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 4 |
| 1.1 diesel | 80.7 | 92 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.5 diesel | 61.4–88.3 | 82–123 | 2001–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6c | 53 |
| 1.9 diesel | 49.6–54.3 | 139–153 | 2000–2004 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 8 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 24 safety recalls for the Renault Clio since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 4 March 2026.
All 24 Renault Clio recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Clio. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Clio | 316,262 | −3.5% | 52,228 | 21 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 368,490 Clio records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 306,492 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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