Is the Renault Clio ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 340,161 MOT tests, around 75% of Renault Clios still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 10% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% petrol, 21% diesel. Petrol Clios are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Clios are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 75%
- Likely charged
- 10%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 340,161
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Clio ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Clios of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant424 tested | Likely compliant50 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant10,221 tested | Likely compliant613 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,742 tested | Likely compliant2,392 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant15,941 tested | Likely compliant3,901 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant13,611 tested | Likely compliant5,857 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant15,413 tested | Likely compliant7,130 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant14,527 tested | Check exact car10,040 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant16,883 tested | Check exact car9,889 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant15,429 tested | Likely charged5,295 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant12,354 tested | Likely charged3,119 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant15,777 tested | Likely charged2,996 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant20,247 tested | Likely charged5,535 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant15,355 tested | Likely charged3,294 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant16,077 tested | Likely charged2,640 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant21,130 tested | Likely charged2,744 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant16,425 tested | Likely charged2,270 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard10,618 tested | Likely charged878 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard8,494 tested | Likely charged970 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard5,980 tested | Likely charged548 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard3,886 tested | Likely charged419 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard2,374 tested | Likely charged112 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,373 tested | Likely charged13 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged663 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged297 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged163 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged181 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged209 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged151 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged67 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Clio
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (79% of Clios tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (21% of Clios tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Clios from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Clios fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Clio MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Clio for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Clios in this data were first registered between 1993 and 2021. 2014 was the most common year, with 26,773 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Clios from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 59% of the time, at an average of 63,754 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 49% of the time with 80,766 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Clios likely to comply are from 2006. 16,425 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 47% of the time and averaged 90,503 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Clios likely to comply are from 2016. 7,130 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 48,972 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Clio's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.6% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (8.9%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (8.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.1% of tests.
Overall, 57% of Clios passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 67,452 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Renault models
About this data
Based on 340,161 first MOT tests of the Renault Clio carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 340,161 MOT tests say about the Renault Clio and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Clio ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 75% of Clios on the road are likely compliant and 10% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Clio years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Clios first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Clio ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Clios from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Clio is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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