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Renault Clio buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Renault Clio costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 550 for sale right now.
Used Renault Clio prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €27,900 | 20k km | 34 |
| 2025 | €19,950 | 22k km | 16 |
| 2024 | €18,450 | 72k km | 59 |
| 2023 | €14,950 | 91k km | 67 |
| 2022 | €13,850 | 90k km | 44 |
| 2021 | €15,000 | 66k km | 23 |
| 2020 | €13,500 | 65k km | 25 |
| 2019 | €11,000 | 113k km | 53 |
| 2018 | €10,950 | 92k km | 34 |
| 2017 | €9,950 | 87k km | 39 |
| 2016 | €8,650 | 100k km | 45 |
| 2015 | €8,300 | 108k km | 44 |
| 2014 | €8,000 | 104k km | 16 |
| 2013 | €5,000 | 183k km | 9 |
| 2012 | €4,000 | 153k km | 10 |
| 2011 | €2,200 | 195k km | 7 |
| 2010 | €2,750 | 156k km | 12 |
Renault Clio NCT pass rate
How often Renault Clios pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 80% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 75% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 65% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 63% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 52% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 38% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 42% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 45% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 45% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Renault Clio fails: lights & electrics (11.9% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (8% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (7.7% of tests), headlight aim (7.4% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Renault Clio problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 155 |
| 1.1 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€270 | 64 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 33 |
| 1.6 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 33 |
| 0.9 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 29 |
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Renault Clio
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Renault Clio
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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