Clacton-on-Sea
The Clacton-on-Sea driving test centre is located in Clacton-on-Sea, England (CO15 1QP). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.
How Clacton-on-Sea compares
Clacton-on-Sea sits very close to the UK average — within 1 percentage point.
Yearly trend
Pass rate breakdown
What learners should know about Clacton-on-Sea
- Clacton-on-Sea sits close to the UK national pass rate, so prepare expecting a normal level of difficulty — neither unusually easy nor unusually hard.
- Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea?
The current overall pass rate at Clacton-on-Sea driving test centre is 47.1%, based on 6.2K tests. The first-time pass rate is 47.6%.
Is Clacton-on-Sea an easy or hard test centre?
Clacton-on-Sea is ranked #228 out of 307 UK car test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the bottom half of car pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 47.1% compares to a UK average of 48%.
How does Clacton-on-Sea compare to the UK average?
Clacton-on-Sea's pass rate is 0.9 percentage points below the UK national average of 48%.
How many tests are taken at Clacton-on-Sea?
Clacton-on-Sea has recorded 6.2K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 2.9K passed and 3.3K failed.
Where can I see Clacton-on-Sea on a map?
Open the interactive map to see Clacton-on-Sea alongside every other UK driving test centre, or view it on Google Maps.
Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.