Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    For £13,000, you expect a new car to be reliable. No chance with this car. 3 breakdowns and a good few niggles in 4 years.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad. Quite economical until something goes wrong every few months.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun to drive with good seats.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Packs a fair amount of punch (when the engine works).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only an Alfa could be worse.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad. Turns a few heads, but it's mainly the Neds!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Great for the driver and passenger, but rear legroom is a disgrace.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems ok. Thatcham Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Renault dealers are, without doubt, the least caring or professional of service chains. Their attitude is "we've sold it now, get lost and don't come back!"

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Powerful, but pretty woeful on the reliablility front.

    Other

    Interior trim is badly screwed together.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No