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Used Renault Clio V: the buying guide

City car · since 2019 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 13 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice
Reliability
4.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€355/month
Indicative prices
€10,994 – €14,990

3 known faults

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Renault Clio V, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice

A very well-protected city car (5 Euro NCAP stars in 2019) with no serious fault documented. Owners mainly report problems with the 12 V battery and minor electronics. For the hybrid, choose the 145 hp version, whose management was revised.

Reliability
4.0/5
Indicative prices
€10,994 – €14,990
Monthly cost
€355
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: TCe 90, E-Tech full hybrid 145.

  • TCe 90

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 90 hp · 5.2 L/100 km · 118 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    1.0 turbo three-cylinder with 160 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox. The most common choice.

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.0 TCe (H4Dt)

    Verdict on this engine: Excellent choice

  • TCe 100

    Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.0 turbo three-cylinder with 160 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox; also available as an LPG bi-fuel version (boot reduced to 260 L).

    Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.0 TCe (H4Dt)

    Verdict on this engine: Excellent choice

  • Blue dCi 100

    Diesel · Manual · 100 hp · 4.2 L/100 km · Crit'Air 2

    1.5 diesel, 6-speed manual gearbox. Only worthwhile for high-mileage drivers.

    Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • E-Tech full hybrid 140

    Hybrid · Automatic · 140 hp · Crit'Air 1

    First version of the hybrid: 4-speed dog-clutch gearbox without a clutch. Noises and jerks have been reported (see faults).

    Engine: Renault 1.6 E-Tech hybrid (H4M)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

  • E-Tech full hybrid 145

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 145 hp · 4.3 L/100 km · Crit'Air 1

    Hybrid with revised management: smoother operation according to road tests. 309 L boot instead of 391 L.

    Engine: Renault 1.6 E-Tech hybrid (H4M)

    Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first

Market prices

€10,994 – €14,990

Indicative range: 2019 to 2025, yearly medians of 422 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Noises, jerks or cut-outs from the hybrid transmission (early 140 hp)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On early Clio E-Tech 140 hp cars, owners report noises, jerks and cut-outs, dealt with depending on the case by replacing the ECU or the gearbox. L'argus mentions the replacement of the hybrid gearbox to eliminate a noise. The 145 hp version, with revised management, is described as smoother.

Versions
E-Tech full hybrid 140
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

12 V battery draining when parked

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Several owners describe a Clio 5 that will no longer start after a night or a few days parked, sometimes repeatedly despite the battery being replaced. The causes mentioned are an ECU that does not go into standby (software update at Renault) or a worn battery. These are owner accounts, without frequency statistics.

Versions
TCe 90, TCe 100, Blue dCi 100, E-Tech full hybrid 140, E-Tech full hybrid 145
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Minor electronic faults

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Electronic problems are the leading category of faults reported by owners on Moniteur Automobile (21% of reports). Examples cited: temperamental automatic wipers, loss of Bluetooth audio, slow reversing camera, warning lights coming on for no reason.

Versions
TCe 90, TCe 100, Blue dCi 100, E-Tech full hybrid 140, E-Tech full hybrid 145
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Clio”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€128
Insurance€61
Maintenance€34
Depreciation€132
Total per month€355

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€128

TCe 90 version: combined consumption of 5.2 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.2 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €128

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€61

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€34

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€132

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have the 12 V battery tested: about 12.7 V at rest, with the engine off for a few hours.
  • Ask whether the ECU update has been done if the battery has already been found drained.
  • On an E-Tech 140 hp: a 20-minute test drive in town and on an expressway, listening for transmission noises and jerks.
  • Test the automatic wipers, Bluetooth, reversing camera and multimedia screen.
  • Check with a Renault dealer, using the vehicle identification number, that recalls and updates have been carried out.
  • Check the service book and invoices.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the battery already been replaced, or has the car ever failed to start?
  • Have software updates been done at Renault? Do you have the repair orders?
  • For a hybrid: has the gearbox or the hybrid ECU been replaced under warranty?
  • Has the car been serviced within the Renault network?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

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Good choice, check first
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Reliability
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Renault Clio V (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault Clio 5 reliable?

No recurring serious fault is documented. The faults reported by owners mainly concern the 12 V battery, minor electronics and, on the early 140 hp hybrids, the transmission.

Which engine should you choose on a used Clio 5?

The TCe 90 petrol for everyday use. The E-Tech 145 hybrid for town and mixed driving, rather than the first 140 hp version. The Blue dCi 100 diesel only for high mileages.

What is the boot capacity of the Clio 5?

391 litres for petrol, 309 litres for the E-Tech hybrid and 260 litres for LPG, according to Renault.

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