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How reliable is the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
84.8% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,159 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 84.8%.

First-time inspection pass rate84.8%
Dangerous defect rate
4.4%
Retest rate
14.1%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
66,311 km
Age 5
90,203 km
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen2.9%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.7%
A tyre seriously damaged1%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.9%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(3.5%)
Front Offside(2.8%)
Rear Nearside(1.1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci reliability by year

How the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
085.8%42,214 km
202084.8%90,203 km
202182.8%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci as a model. The reliability of any individual Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.9% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci?

For a typical Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 66,311 km at 3 years, 90,203 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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