2001 Renault Clio Dynamique review from UK and Ireland
"Worrying Clio issues are very depressing, and not good if Renault want to sell new cars to owners"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Service warning light constantly on.
Airbag warning light constantly on.
General comments?
I have owned a 1.2 16V Clio for three years now, and last year the service light came on and wouldn't go out.
It magically went out of its own accord, until last week when it came back on, along with the airbag warning light.
I've been looking online for some advice before going to a dealer (I worked for various franchised main dealers for 25 years, so I know how bad/expensive they can be, and am very suspicious).
This site has blown me away with the amount of problems which seem to occur time and time again, with the same regularity.
I can't wait to get rid of my Clio before any more problems arise.
I will now not buy another Renault again, period.
It is bad enough to find the bonnet could open up on me without any warning, but to find that maybe no Renault dealer/specialist may be able to cure my problem and charge me extortionate amounts to do so very worrying.
I was offered 1,900 pounds for it by a Citroen dealer, which I didn't think was enough. I may just go back now and take their money!
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| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63434 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 600 |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2008 |