2000 Renault Clio Reviews

2000 Renault Clio 1.2 from UK and Ireland

Model year2000
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2009
Most recent year of ownership2009
Engine and transmission 1.2 Manual

Summary:

Cheap little runner

Faults:

My boyfriend has a Renault Clio mark 2, and is constantly moaning about things that are wrong with it.

- Firstly, he has the rattling of the roof, which is really annoying. If he opens it, the sound seems to go away for a little while.

- His speedo plays up a lot; it either works, doesn't work at all, or shakes up and down.

- His back left lights has started to play up, his indicator won't work when he brakes, and his side light will flash if he puts it into reverse.

- The rear right side door will not open at all, he's had the panel off and fiddled around for hours, still nothing.

- He has recently blown this amplifier, which wasn't due to using it too much, as it hasn't been in use since before Christmas.

- The electrical fault light always comes on, but nothing seems to be wrong.

The passenger's side window cannot be opened on the passenger's side, but can be opened on the driver's side.

General Comments:

It's a lovely little runner when it wants to be. It was cheap for him until all these things started going wrong.

He has recently tried to put his car in for the MoT, but one garage refused to do it because of his door. But the garage he has gone to now has said they can open the door.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 24th January, 2011

2000 Renault Clio Elise 1.4 from South Africa

Model year2001
Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2009
Engine and transmission 1.4 Manual
Performance marks 6 / 10
Reliability marks 3 / 10
Comfort marks 6 / 10
Dealer Service marks 0 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
4.8 / 10
Distance when acquired12 kilometres
Most recent distance180000 kilometres
Previous carToyota Corolla

Summary:

I will never buy another one because of the after sales "service"!!

Faults:

Gearbox problems.

Brake problems.

Starting problems.

Central locking problems,

General Comments:

The Clio is really attractive and comfortable.

It has plenty of power, it's nippy and easy to park.

When things start to go wrong, they really go wrong. The servicing at Renault is worse than disgusting, and they seem unable to fix anything.

When my car was stolen a month ago, it was a relief to get rid of it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 1st April, 2009

2000 Renault Clio 1.2 from UK and Ireland

Model year2001
Year of manufacture2000
Most recent year of ownership2008
Engine and transmission 1.2 Manual
Reliability marks 0 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
5.0 / 10

Summary:

Rubbish french car

Faults:

I do actually happen to like my Clio, but for the past YEAR I have had a problem with it! Whenever I drive it and slow down to a junction or put it in a lower gear, a light comes on the dashboard in the shape of a coil and my car cuts out.

It has been taken to a mechanic and plugged into a diagnostic machine, and it doesn't say what's wrong with it. It has had lots of parts put in to try and fix it, but it never works. However finally, we have found out what is wrong with it. It is something to do with the throttle. I have had a second hand part put in as a new one costs £300!! But unfortunately the second hand part doesn't work, so we are going to have to pay for the brand new part. Hopefully this will work, as every time I drive my car I fear for my life that I will have an accident!

After this problem has been fixed, I am selling it and am never buying a Clio again!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th November, 2008

2000 Renault Clio RT 1.2 from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture2000
First year of ownership2007
Most recent year of ownership2008
Engine and transmission 1.2 Manual
Performance marks 7 / 10
Reliability marks 4 / 10
Comfort marks 8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.0 / 10
Distance when acquired35000 miles
Most recent distance50000 miles
Previous carNissan Micra

Summary:

Frustrating

Faults:

Car failed to start after 2 weeks, new starter motor.

Wheel bearings needed replacing soon after.

Exhaust blowing loudly.

Sunroof rattling constantly.

Faulty indicator.

Clutch slipping badly, needed replacing.

Drive shafts need attention.

Loud knocking noise when turning left and high pitched squeaking when turning right.

Engine coolant leaking, not sure where from.

Cooling fan stopped working causing car to overheat.

Rear suspension needed work doing on it.

Occasionally cuts out for no apparent reason when sat in neutral with engine running.

Also occasionally the engine revs to 2500 rpm by itself!

Grinding noise when brakes applied.

And finally, seat belt warning light broken.

General Comments:

A frustrating car which has cost me a fortune in mechanics bills and is still not driving properly.

Have heard lots of good reports however cannot vouch for them myself.

Will be glad to see the back of it.

Fairly good performance for a 1.2.

Comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 15th July, 2008

Average review marks: 7.1 / 10, based on 42 reviews