Renault Clio Hatchback 1991-

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  • Economy

    Value

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Initial cost was good, BUT repairs have cost a fortune.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Number of repairs are a joke. 4 radiators due to poor design.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable to good.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average MPG (45-50). Quite nippy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    If only. Not for the faint hearted or non-mechanical mind.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Still looks stylish after 10 years.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good. Even on a 3000 mile run across Europe.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not bad, though the immobiliser is quite flimsy.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Local dealer very poor on servive and costly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket, 4 radiators, fuel filter diaphram, power steeing pump and fuel stop solenoid.

    Other

    Wiring loom repairs, brake flex hoses twice and immobiliser problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No