2003 RENAULTSPORT CLIO 172

KEY FACTS

• An exciting lightweight hot hatch, in sound condition and fresh from a recent service.
• Under the bonnet is the 172hp 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated inline-four, coupled with the five-speed manual transmission.
• A solid maintenance history is on file, and it is ready to drive and enjoy.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The facelifted Clio 172 features a revised bonnet, boot lid and bumpers, as well as 16-inch wheels and a re-designed interior with a new gear knob and silver trim pieces.
• This example features the optional CD changer, though this has been disconnected in favour of an aftermarket DAB radio and a Parrot in-car telephone system.
• It is fitted with a stainless steel cat-back exhaust and Ferodo DS1.11 front brake pads.
• Accompanying the vehicle are its original service book, along with a large folder of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• The offside front wing has been replaced due to a crack, while a scuff to the front bumper has also been rectified by repainting. The vendor has noted slight rippling to the bonnet where it has been shut too firmly – a common foible with this model.
• Its Iceberg Silver finish is in fair condition. There is a ding on the bonnet, a key mark on the offside rear quarter, and slight flaking at the bottom corner. Both rear quarters are starting to show some small patches of corrosion.
• The original half-leather, half-Alcantara seats are in excellent condition, with just some light creasing to the bolsters.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 24 November 2020 at 102,816 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent scheduled maintenance was in May 2021, where the vendor changed the engine oil and filters, before flushing the brake fluid and fitting a new front brake calliper.
• In May 2018, it had the major timing belt service, which also included renewal of the auxiliary belt and dephaser pulley, plus new brake discs and pads.

Dates and mileages:

• 07/11/2003 - 2,344 miles
• 16/11/2004 - 11,706 miles
• 07/11/2005 - 21,899 miles
• 31/01/2007 - 35,656 miles
• 09/03/2008 - Unrecorded
• 10/12/2009 - 61,890 miles
• 01/07/2012 - 70,630 miles
• 30/01/2013 - 76,200 miles
• 07/03/2015 - 81,388 miles
• 14/08/2016 - 92,860 miles
• 06/05/2018 - 99,573 miles (timing belt, aux belt, dephaser pulley, brake discs and pads)
• 08/05/2021 - 103,021 miles

SUMMARY

A rewarding modern classic hot hatch with a solid maintenance history, this Renaultsport Clio 172 presents in generally good order and is ready to enjoy. While the next owner may wish to attend to a few small cosmetic flaws, these are straightforward areas to rectify, to bring this example up to a very good standard.

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