2005 RENAULT CLIO V6 PHASE 2

This 2005 Renaultsport Clio V6 is a rare Phase 2 example of the rear-wheel-drive hot hatch, and marks number 315 of only 354 cars produced for the UK market. Part-developed by Tom Walkinshaw Racing and hand built by Renaultsport, the Clio V6 features a purposeful wide body and rear seat delete to make room for the rear mid-mounted engine. Its 3.0-litre V6 engine produces 252bhp, coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. The odometer currently indicates 42,897 miles from new.

First registered in September 2005, the logbook shows four previous registered keepers, and it presents with a comprehensive maintenance history. The most recent private owner had the car for three years, before it was purchased by the trade from which it is now offered for sale.

The flared bodywork presents in excellent condition, with no uneven panel gaps or reports of any prior damage. The vendor has noted some stone chips on the front end and behind all four wheels, while some of the vehicle’s lacquer is peeling away from the roof and the offside rear wheel arch. However, the Clio’s black finish presents well overall, and the vendor reports a small stone chip area has been touched in on the offside rear wing. The car rides on its original 18-inch OZ alloy wheels, which are in very good order, showing no kerb damage or stone chips.

In the cabin, the Clio V6 displays a unique plaque behind the gear lever to mark the car’s 315/354 limited edition status. The vendor has reported the driver’s seat presents with some minor age-related wear to the Alcantara, while the black leather on the seat bolsters is also lightly worn. The black centre trim is scratched near the offside rear of the cabin, though the upholstery is believed to be entirely original – save for the addition of the carbon-fibre finger plinths on the steering wheel, for which the invoice is present – and remains in good order on the whole. Despite the Clio V6’s high-performance character, convenience features include automatic headlights, air-conditioning, six speakers and a CD changer. The vendor reports everything works as it should, with no electrical issues detected and no warning lights present on the dashboard.

The last service was undertaken at 42,755 miles in October 2019, where the technicians at O.C. Davies Renault in Carmarthen changed the engine oil and filters, before replacing all six spark plugs. Prior to this, the car was serviced in February 2018 and August 2014, where the oil and filters were changed. The vendor notes the vehicle’s history shows the cambelt was last replaced in 2016.

The most recent MOT was on 17 September 2019 at 42,353 miles, which resulted in a pass with advisories to monitor worn brake discs and rear pads, as well as noting an inoperative nearside front fog light, perished rear wiper, and a minor oil leak. While the brakes do not yet need replacement, the other items were all resolved at O.C. Davies Renault by a technician that had previously worked on the Clio V6 cars when they first came out. There is a slight residue of old oil on the under tray from the minor leak that was repaired, which can be steam cleaned off in due course. The MOT certificate has now expired, so it will need a fresh inspection before being put back onto the road. The front tyres have around 6mm of tread, while the rears have around 7mm.

Accompanying the vehicle are the original Renault handbook, stamped service book, leather wallet and a folder with numerous MOT certificates and maintenance receipts.

This Renaultsport Clio V6 is a captivating take on the hot hatch formula, swapping the typical front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout for an unconventional rear mid-mounted V6 driving the rear wheels. The Phase 2 represented a significant improvement on some of the first generation model’s foibles, and as such it is not only a great modern classic but a thoroughly enjoyable driver’s car.

All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. This vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.

Car Overview

  • 42,897 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Black
  • Black
  • 3.0L


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  • Lot #01487
  • trade Sale
  • Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom

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