Renault Clio Hatchback Renaultsport 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better value as an import (try Belgium).

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    See reliability.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Love it but clutch is a killer in traffic. Need a new knee.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a trick!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Loads of stupid stuff and if fan belt goes (even at 16k miles) so does the engine & timing belt.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Little bit camp but it's French what do you expect!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good adjustable position and nice cabin.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never worried about parking it in London.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Appalling dealer in west London... lies lies lies from the service manager.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Belt runs fowling caused cylinder head rebuild.

    Other

    Electrics and airbag errors.

    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