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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 599 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€12,500€5,950–€20,000 for most
For sale now59928 under €3,000
First-time NCT pass (2019)65%other cars the same year: 74%
In short: the Renault Clio passes the NCT less often than other cars the same year (65% vs 74%), has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 300k km.

Our take on the Renault Clio

A 2023 Renault Clio typically advertises at €15,450 and a 2018 one at €10,950, so it loses roughly 7% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 4%. At the NCT, the 2012–2019 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (49% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.

Check a Renault Clio's priceNCT pass rate by year

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.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€27,90020k km36
2025€19,95022k km18
2024€18,45072k km62
2023€15,45091k km71
2022€13,85090k km50
2021€14,90066k km27
2020€13,85065k km27
2019€11,000113k km57
2018€10,95092k km36
2017€9,95087k km41
2016€8,500100k km52
2015€8,250114k km47
2014€6,950118k km15
2013€5,000183k km9
2012€3,950153k km12
2011€2,950195k km12
2010€2,750156k km14

Renault Clio NCT pass rate

How often Renault Clios pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

YearPass first timeOther cars, same year
202278%80%
202180%80%
202075%75%
201965%74%
201863%67%
201752%64%
201638%55%
201542%53%
201445%51%
201345%46%
201237%42%
201137%38%
201037%34%
200930%31%
200830%30%

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

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.0 Petrol~300k km~€190156
1.1 Petrol~300k km~€27064
1.2 Petrol~180k km~€27034
1.6 Hybrid~300k km~€19033
0.9 Petrol~300k km~€19029

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

Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Quick bits on Amazon

Faster delivery for small things.

Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter

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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