Renault Clio Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I reckon I could have got it cheaper. C'est la vie.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts aren't that cheap, I don't think. Nearly 200 quid for a catalytic converter...

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice car to drive. Nippy, comfortable.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I reckon it's ok for a 1.4 - especially an old engine with a carburetter!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems in the first year, but recently it's started playing up, shocks, exhaust, driveshaft, wheel bearings, easier to list what's right with it.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Girlie-car. Not the best look for a 6 foot bloke. And, mine has go-faster stripes. Arrrrgh!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are good, a bit tight for headroom - even with the seat as low as I can get it. Space next to the clutch pedal.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It may have an immobiliser, but my mate took precisely 3 seconds to pop the door open with a coat hanger. Best not leave anything in the car!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Can't rate service, never been to the manufacture for a service!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Not bad - the engine is running fine while everything else falls apart around it.

    Other

    Wheelbearings, coil spring, the suspension and wheels are made from soap. My previous Clio had all the same problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes