Hatchback · 2013–2019

RenaultClio

Stylish supermini. RS and RS Trophy are the hot ones; GT-Line dresses up the normal cars.

Best for: Urban style on a budget.

Indicative running costs ~£1,948–£2,790 / year

Power: 90 hp
Economy: 48–58 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

Engine oil

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacity

Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres

Spare / puncture kit

Spare, space-saver or sealant kit — check the boot well

ULEZ

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Renault Clio at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,948–£2,790 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Fuel	~£909/yr @ 58 mpg, £1.45/L, 8,000 miles
Road tax	~£195/yr typical post-2017 standard rate
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£240–£400 for a typical annual service
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

9 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Play / Expression 0.9 TCe Common petrol — early chain checks. 0.9 TCe · 50–58 mpg	0.9 TCe	90 hp	50–58 mpg	~£195*
Dynamique / Iconic Kit levels. 0.9–1.2 TCe · 48–55 mpg	0.9–1.2 TCe	90–120 hp	48–55 mpg	~£195*
GT-Line / R.S. Line Sport looks — not full RS. Various · 45–55 mpg	Various	90–140 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195+*
1.5 dCi Diesel Clio. 1.5 dCi · 65–75 mpg	1.5 dCi	90 hp	65–75 mpg	~£195*
Clio RS 200 / Cup Hot Clio IV. 1.6 turbo · 35–40 mpg	1.6 turbo	200 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195+*
Clio RS Trophy Harder Cup chassis. 1.6 turbo · 35–40 mpg	1.6 turbo	220 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195+*
Clio V TCe 90 / 100 Fifth gen. 1.0 TCe · 50–55 mpg	1.0 TCe	90–100 hp	50–55 mpg	~£195*
E-Tech Hybrid Hybrid Clio V. 1.6 Hybrid · 55–65 mpg	1.6 Hybrid	140 hp	55–65 mpg	~£195*
EDC automatic Dual-clutch history. DCT · 45–55 mpg	DCT	90–120 hp	45–55 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine0.9 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Tyre sizeCommonly 175/65 R14 – 205/45 R17

Tyre pressureOften ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

OilUsually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook

Oil capacityTypically ~3.5–5.5 litres

ULEZMost petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Buying a used Clio

1Early TCe timing chain
2EDC dual-clutch history
3RS: track use and Cup chassis

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Timing chain stretch on early TCe engines
EDC dual-clutch clutch pack wear
Electric handbrake and parking sensor faults

Renault Clio FAQs

Is a used Renault Clio expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,948–£2,790 / year including fuel, tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Renault Clio need?

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Renault Clio take?

Usually 5W-30 or 0W-20 meeting the maker approval on the oil cap / handbook. Capacity is Typically ~3.5–5.5 litres. Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Renault Clio problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Timing chain stretch on early TCe engines; EDC dual-clutch clutch pack wear. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Renault Clio ULEZ compliant?

Most petrols from ~2006 (Euro 4+) are ULEZ compliant — verify the plate

Owner handbook

Official Renault manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN