Sub-21,000-mile example of Renaultsport’s celebrated Clio 172 hot hatch
All-important cambelt and water pump replaced in February 2022 at 19,643 miles
MOT valid until 13 April 2027, and ULEZ compliant
Described by the vendor as still having the "new Renault smell"
The Appeal
The Renaultsport Clio 172 is surely one of the defining hot hatches of its era. Launched in 1999 and produced until 2004, before the arrival of the Clio 182, it combined the compact dimensions and low weight of Renault’s supermini with a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine to create one of the great modern hot hatch recipes.
Refinement and luxury were never the Clio 172’s main priorities. Instead, its appeal lay in its immediacy and driver involvement, with sharp steering, excellent chassis balance, strong performance and a wonderfully engaging character. Light, responsive and eager, it quickly earned a loyal following and has since become a cult favourite among hot hatch enthusiasts.
This example has covered fewer than 21,000 miles from new and is finished in a timeless silver-and-black colour scheme. With such low mileage, it may well appeal to collectors, though its next owner would surely be tempted to enjoy it as Renault intended on their favourite B-roads.
In an era of increasingly heavy, complex and technology-laden performance cars, the Clio 172’s analogue feel and compact proportions have only become more appealing. Accompanied by a long MOT and benefiting from ULEZ compliance, it could even make a highly entertaining retro daily driver for the committed hot hatch fan.image.png1.74 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 20,800 miles (warranted, MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
First registered 24 July 2002
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 13 April 2027 with advisories for a slightly damaged offside front tyre and defective centre/rear exhaust mountings
Paperwork: Owner’s manual, service book, V5C registration document, various invoices, MOT certificates, historic tax disc, Vehicle History document
Service History
04/25 – 20,404 miles – Bentleys Garage 10/24 – 20,150 miles – Bentleys Garage 02/22 – 19,643 miles – Wylde Cars 08/04 – 7,259 miles – S J Cook & Sonsimage.png1.03 MB
The Detail
Silver paintwork over a black leather and synthetic suede cabin
16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
Specification includes Xenon headlights, climate control, and a CD stereo
Some marks and scuffing on the radio and climate control panels
Oxidation and clouding on the headlights
Most recently serviced in April 2025 at 20,404 miles.
Cam belt and water pump replaced in February 2022 at 19,643 miles, alongside the front brake discs and pads
Vendor says, ' the interior of the car is immaculate, and still has that 'new Renault' smell - car drives like new - this is special little car with this mileage'
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