2002 Renault Clio Expression + review from UK and Ireland
"Nice to drive, when it's running well, but when it's not extremely disappointing would not recommend"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sunroof makes a banging sound. Have been told by the Renault dealer that there is a fault and I should try using a sealant.
Bearing in mind the car is coming up to 4 years in July, I have had numerous problems with the engine management system. It has had to be completely reset, which I thought was a bit rubbish, considering when I had to have that done, it was only 2 - 2 1/2 years old.
Most worrying is the misfiring and juddering. It has been doing this for months. Everytime I take it to the Renault dealer, it has stopped or they have put in on the engine management system and it doesn't show anything wrong with it.
Now everytime I start it up, it's misfiring. Most often/all the time it's juddering and the engine spits (exhaust, misfiring). The coils and the spark plugs have been replaced many times, so tomorrow it's off to the garage again. The thing is. I had problems with the EMS since I bought it, great hey?
General comments?
It drives well and is comfortable, but the overall running is not what I expect from a 4 year old car, that has had problems with it since not long after I bought it.
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| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 400 |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2006 |