2005 RENAULTSPORT CLIO 182 TROPHY

This 2005 Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy is a very smart example of the celebrated limited-edition hot hatch, presented with low mileage and a few discerning upgrades. Under the bonnet sits the 180bhp 2.0-litre inline-four engine, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The odometer currently indicates 61,520 miles from new.

Now an in-demand 21st century hot hatch, the Clio 182 Trophy was limited to just 500 examples in the UK, with each car getting a rear spoiler, sophisticated Sachs dampers and lightweight wheels, as well as Recaro seats and a special plaque to mark their limited-edition status. Today, the 182 Trophy is widely regarded as one of the best hot hatches of the past 20 years, even winning the ‘Best Hot Hatch of the 21st Century’ vote run by PistonHeads in 2019, which concluded it had “poise and flow that even the (very good) standard car couldn't match”.

This Clio 182 Trophy marks car number 42 of just 500 produced for the UK market and features a number of high-performance modifications, including a Yozza exhaust system, a larger airbox, and upgraded engine mounts. First registered in September 2005, this Clio has been in the hands of its current keeper for six years, though has spent much of this time in dry storage.

The bodywork is all in excellent shape, and the car’s Caspian Red paintwork is described as being in good condition. A number of minor blemishes have been noted, including a small dent in the nearside rear quarter, a small scuff in the nearside rear skirt, some stone chips on the front end, and a very small dent on the roof – though the vendor reports this is only visible under close inspection. The vehicle rides on a set of 16-inch 11-spoke wheels, which are in good condition all round, with only a couple of light marks.

Inside, the Charcoal Grey trim presents well. The Recaro seats have just some light creasing, and no heavy wear or discolouration, while the floor mats and headlining are also in good order. A couple of light scratches can be seen on the plastic dashboard trim, though the primary contact points are in good shape, and there are no switchgear or electrical faults.

The last routine maintenance was carried out in December 2020 at 61,500 miles, where technicians at City Motors in Bristol carried out a full service, before replacing the timing belt, ECU and head gasket. Prior to this, in July 2013 at 55,812 miles, technicians at Renault specialist Two Techs in Dartford changed the engine oil, filters and brake fluid. Similar routine maintenance was carried out in September 2012 at 46,676 miles.

The most recent MOT test was on 12 November 2020 at 61,488 miles, which resulted in a pass with advisories to monitor a fluctuating front brake, a poor offside headlamp beam, a worn rear brake disc and pad, and wear to the nearside front damper. The vehicle's Falken tyres are reported to be in good condition.

This Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy is an exciting limited-edition hot hatch, presented with a few performance upgrades, and remaining in generally very good order. A low-mileage car, this 182 Trophy could make an involving daily driver for its next owner, or a fun addition to any assembly of modern classics.

Service and MOT history:

  • 28/09/07 - 1st annual Renault service – Renault dealership - 12,619 miles 
  • 26/09/08 - MOT - 19,018
  • 26/08/09 - Service - Wilsons Motor Services, Rhuddlan - 24,321
  • 28/09/09 - MOT - 24,861
  • 23/10/10 - MOT - 30,442
  • 30/12/10 - Cam belt – Reno Tech, North Wales - 31,886
  • 16/02/11 - Damper refurb - BG Motorsport
  • 23/02/11 - Rear shocks changed - Renault dealership
  • 05/08/11 - Service – Rentech, Portsmouth - 34,823
  • 26/10/11 - MOT - 36,173
  • 15/08/12 - Wheel refurbishment 
  • 14/09/12 - Service – Two Techs, Renault specialist, Dartford - 46,676
  • 25/09/12 - New front discs
  • 25/10/12 - General maintenance, Two Techs 
  • 25/10/12 - MOT - 48,871
  • 13/03/13 - Vehicle recall by Renault for bonnet catch change
  • 16/07/13 - Service – Two Techs - 55,812
  • 07/09/13 - New Battery – Renault, Ashford
  • 14/10/13 - MOT - 57,869
  • 10/09/14 - New Alternator – Rentech, Portsmouth 
  • 24/10/14 - MOT - 60,443
  • Jul 2015 - Vehicle purchased by current owner
  • 2015 to 2018 - Vehicle in storage as vendor working overseas (started and moved on a monthly basis)
  • 2019 - Vehicle in storage with vendor after their return
  • 2020 - Service, cambelt removal and refitting, new ECU, head gasket replacement – City Motors Renault, Bristol


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Car Overview

  • 61,520 miles
  • manual
  • RHD
  • Capsicum Red
  • Charcoal Grey
  • 2.0L


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  • Bristol, United Kingdom

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