Renault Clio used buying guide
Cheap to buy and cheap to run, but avoid the 1.2 TCe. A clean 0.9 TCe with full history is genuinely good value.
Medium riskTypical from ~£4,000
Common issues to watch
- •1.2 TCe engines (2013-2016) are known for oil consumption, timing-chain stretch and turbo failure — a later car or the 0.9 TCe is safer.
- •0.9 TCe turbos can develop wastegate rattle and actuator faults; look for boost hesitation on a test drive.
- •Electrics let the side down — window regulators, keycard readers and the media system can all fail.
What to check before you buy
- Check the oil level and ask about top-up frequency and consumption.
- Test the keycard, central locking and every electric window.
- Listen for turbo rattle and check the boost comes in cleanly.
Our verdict
Cheap to buy and cheap to run, but avoid the 1.2 TCe. A clean 0.9 TCe with full history is genuinely good value.
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