2000 Renault Clio Reviews

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.

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.

Gearbox problems.

Brake problems.

Starting problems.

Central locking problems,

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.

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!

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.

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.