Released in 2019 Renault Clio 5 is the heir to a long line that began in 1990, replacing the famous Renault 5. In its fifth generation, the versatile diamond-shaped city car has been updated to take on its fiercest competitor, the Peugeot 208.
Like previous generations, Renault Clio 5 is a particularly sought-after model on the second-hand market. Before you decide to buy a model, here is everything you need to know about it the most common problems.
Renault Clio 5: the star of the second-hand market
Renault Clio 5 is currently available number 2 in sales on the French market, immediately after the Peugeot 208 II. To date, about 600,000 copies have been produced.
This is how many models are offered on the second-hand market, whether by professionals or individuals: something potentially do good business.
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Renault Clio 5: some mechanical problems
Renault Clio 5 does not suffer no major mechanical problems, which may question your choice. Indeed, problems with defective segmentation of the 1.2 liter Renault TCe petrol unit, which caused engine failure, are now a thing of the past.
Gasoline engines with a volume of 1.0 l (from 65 to 100 hp) and 1.3 l (130 hp) seem well-born. For diesel engineswe just note the strong appetite for oil that can occur during the first 10,000 km: therefore a sensitive point to pay attention to.
Renault Clio 5: problems with electronics
Like all modern cars, the Renault Clio 5 suffers from some problems with electronics, in particular from the point of view air conditioning : indeed, it sometimes exhibits capricious functioning. This is due to a malfunction of the compressor or even the control unit: sensitive elements should also be monitored.
On the side on-board multimedia system with a touch screen, we will notice some small errors that degrade the performance of this connected city car: we will find, for example, a system that turns off by itself or a black screen when in use. Connected services are also subject to certain failures.
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