Renault Clio II - What to look for?

My son is looking at a Renault Clio 1.2 52 plate, £1695. It has 60k on the clock.
It looks like a tidy car, and that's where my car knowledge ends!

Asked on 26 January 2011 by fiatfartbox

Answered by Honest John
Not cheap. Here are the problem areas:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/renault/clio-ii-2001...d
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