Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Reasonable fuel economy, but there are many spares that are "dealership only" components - and they command crazy prices.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively and fun to drive.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Has been dreadful - failures to date: window regulator, door skin corrosion, rear shock failure, ignition coils, rear side window seal, brake discs, clutch - all after very low mileage - a real lemon!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bit of a girls car!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Drivers seat lacks any lumbar support and impossible to find a comfortable driving position unless you have very short legs! No reach adjustment on steering wheel doesn't help.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems OK.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealerships are surly and unhelpful - and expensive!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Repeated ignition coil failures.

    Other

    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