Renault 2001 Clio Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellant standard kit for the price, plus free insurance.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing can be expensive, although only every 18k miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good! Handles well, brakes good, good position.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nippy when alone, but very poor with passengers.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had fuel injection replaced under warranty at 12k miles. Now into second winter and revs keep falling low and cutting out even when engine warm.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking wee car.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Front seats very good, but rear very, very poor!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser standard.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive, dented the bonnet, but would not accept responsability - had to pay myself to have it repaired. Rubbish!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fuel injection replaced at 12k miles. Revs still not right 1 year later.

    Other

    Seats get very grubby very easily. Year and a half old and will need to get it shampooed very soon.

    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