Renault Clio VIN check
We hold 16,528 European used-car listings for the Renault Clio, covering model years 1991 to 2026. If you are buying a UAE car that started life in Europe, this is the market it came from — and the history that follows it across the border.
Cars reach UAE from Europe through export auctions and grey imports, and the paperwork that arrives with them is rarely the full story. A European registration record can carry a write-off, an odometer correction or an unresolved recall that the export documents omit entirely. The VIN stays the same across every border, which is why it is the only reliable way to read that history back.
What a Renault Clio costs, by model year
Asking prices from 16,528 European listings. The typical column is the median — half the cars advertised that year ask less, half ask more. The range is the 10th to 90th percentile, so it shows what condition, mileage and trim are worth on top of the year alone.
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking price | Range (10th–90th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,364 | €25,501 | €18,556 – €31,954 |
| 2025 | 2,280 | €18,450 | €15,900 – €22,398 |
| 2024 | 1,188 | €16,500 | €13,775 – €19,818 |
| 2023 | 1,746 | €14,994 | €12,386 – €19,700 |
| 2022 | 1,015 | €14,350 | €10,900 – €19,274 |
| 2021 | 870 | €12,900 | €8,852 – €17,398 |
| 2020 | 759 | €10,990 | €7,490 – €15,226 |
| 2019 | 730 | €9,562 | €6,522 – €14,444 |
| 2018 | 640 | €8,126 | €5,797 – €12,174 |
| 2017 | 661 | €7,800 | €5,271 – €11,900 |
| 2016 | 618 | €6,754 | €4,829 – €10,912 |
| 2015 | 543 | €5,825 | €3,961 – €9,982 |
A 2026 Renault Clio typically asks €25,501; a 2016 car asks €6,754, about 74% less. A car priced well under its year's range is usually telling you something — high mileage, a category write-off, an import with a history you cannot see from the advert, or an odometer that has been wound back.
Normal mileage for a Renault Clio
Median odometer reading by model year, from the same European listings. Use it as the reference point for the car you are looking at: an odometer far below the median for its year is the single most common way a used car is misrepresented in Europe.
| Model year | Listings | Median odometer | Implied per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,260 | 14,982 km | 14,982 km/year |
| 2024 | 1,185 | 23,152 km | 11,576 km/year |
| 2023 | 1,742 | 29,310 km | 9,770 km/year |
| 2022 | 1,010 | 56,050 km | 14,013 km/year |
| 2021 | 864 | 68,000 km | 13,600 km/year |
| 2020 | 757 | 80,927 km | 13,488 km/year |
| 2019 | 727 | 94,000 km | 13,429 km/year |
| 2018 | 640 | 114,309 km | 14,289 km/year |
| 2017 | 655 | 129,879 km | 14,431 km/year |
| 2016 | 613 | 126,320 km | 12,632 km/year |
| 2015 | 541 | 148,000 km | 13,455 km/year |
| 2014 | 481 | 151,360 km | 12,613 km/year |
A 2021 Renault Clio typically shows 68,000 km — roughly 13,600 km a year. A VIN check compares the readings recorded against that specific car over time, so a reading that went down, or a gap that is too clean, shows up as an inconsistency rather than a guess.
Engines and fuel in the Renault Clio
What is actually on the European market, from 16,528 listings — not the full factory options list, but the mix a buyer will really be choosing between.
- Petrol71.4%
- Diesel13.9%
- Hybrid7.7%
- LPG5.4%
- 1.0 L37.6%
- 1.5 L17.4%
- 1.1 L12.3%
- 0.9 L10%
- 1.6 L9.3%
- 1.2 L7.6%
Most common displacements: 1.0 L, 1.5 L, 1.1 L, 0.9 L, 1.6 L, 1.2 L. Median advertised output: 91 hp.
Body styles and gearboxes
How the Renault Clio is split across body styles and transmissions on the European market.
- Hatchback45.3%
- Estate27.5%
- Saloon26.9%
- Manual79.9%
- Automatic20.1%
Where Renault Clio stock comes from
Our listings for this model span 8 European markets, led by Germany at 26.7% of stock. Those are the markets UAE imports draw on, and the registration history that follows a car out of them is what a VIN check reads.
- Germany 26.7%
- Poland 17.6%
- Sweden 13.7%
- Portugal 9.3%
- Spain 7.7%
- France 7.1%
- Romania 4.9%
- Czechia 4.9%
Official CO₂ and registration data
From the EU's mandatory CO₂ monitoring dataset — every new Renault Clio registered in the EU is counted here. Registration volumes show which years and engines were actually popular, which is what determines parts availability and resale demand later.
| Year | Fuel | CO₂ | Engine | Power | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Petrol | 119.3 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 65 kW | 106,443 |
| 2024 | LPG | 109.3 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 72 kW | 30,028 |
| 2024 | Diesel | 108.9 g/km (WLTP) | 1.5 L | 74 kW | 21,183 |
| 2023 | Petrol | 119.4 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 67 kW | 123,329 |
| 2023 | Diesel | 108.5 g/km (WLTP) | 1.5 L | 74 kW | 21,654 |
| 2023 | LPG | 109.6 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 73 kW | 21,549 |
| 2022 | Petrol | 119.4 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 67 kW | 83,190 |
| 2022 | Diesel | 108.2 g/km (WLTP) | 1.5 L | 74 kW | 18,920 |
| 2022 | LPG | 109.5 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 72 kW | 13,216 |
| 2021 | Petrol | 115.2 g/km (WLTP) | 1.1 L | 66 kW | 300,690 |
| 2021 | LPG | 108.9 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 69 kW | 42,963 |
| 2021 | Diesel | 109 g/km (WLTP) | 1.5 L | 70 kW | 38,607 |
| 2021 | CNG | 108.5 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 69 kW | 1,348 |
| 2020 | Petrol | 122.5 g/km (WLTP) | 1.0 L | 71 kW | 342,641 |
CO₂ figures are registration-weighted averages across all trims of that year, on the WLTP cycle where the year has it and NEDC before that. Your car's own figure depends on its specific version.
Safety recalls affecting the Renault Clio
45 recall campaigns naming this model are on file. A recall is only a problem if it was never carried out — the check that matters is whether this particular car was fixed.
- The tightening of the ball joint nuts of the front lower control arm may be insufficient due to a processing defect. The first signs thereof are an abnormal noise (clicking and/or knocking sounds) detected at low mileage. One of the connections between the wheel and the frame of the vehicle may be lost, which could cause the vehicle to veer off course, leading to accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their…EU Safety Gate · 2026-03-12 · Model years: 2025Risk: Injuries
- Incorrect welding of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank may lead to the release of gas into the passenger compartment, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.EU Safety Gate · 2023-11-09 · Model years: 2023Risk: Fire
- An anchor point may be faulty and can cause the left rear seat back restraint system to fail. In case of an accident or hard braking, this increases the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.EU Safety Gate · 2023-06-22 · Model years: 2022–2023Risk: Injuries
- The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. This can lead to an electrical short circuit and to increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.EU Safety Gate · 2020-03-05 · Model years: 2019Risk: Fire
- The stop switch which controls the operation of the automatic gear selection lever may not function properly. As a result, it may not prevent the gearbox from switching from ‘P’ to ‘R’ when the brake pedal is not pressed, increasing the risk of an accident.EU Safety Gate · 2020-02-20 · Model years: 2019Risk: Injuries
- Possible internal failure in the steering column motor control.This will result in loss of steering assistance when stationary or while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.EU Safety Gate · 2020-02-20 · Model years: 2019Risk: Injuries
What a Carlytics report checks on a Renault Clio
The figures above describe the model. A report describes the one car, from its 17-character VIN, and costs AED 39.
- Odometer readings recorded against this VIN over time, and whether they run in order.
- Whether the VIN appears in European stolen-vehicle records.
- Open safety recalls matched to this VIN's build, not just to the model name.
- The registration trail across countries — imports, re-registrations and gaps.
- Decoded factory specification: engine, gearbox, body, fuel and build year.
- A market-value estimate placed against live European asking prices for the same year.
Renault Clio VIN check — questions
- What does a Renault Clio VIN check tell me?
- Entering a Renault Clio's 17-character VIN returns a free decode — factory specification and build data read straight out of the VIN. The paid report adds what the VIN alone cannot tell you: recorded odometer readings, stolen-vehicle records, open recalls matched to the build, the cross-border registration trail and a market-value estimate. It costs AED 39.
- What is a Renault Clio worth?
- On the European market a 2026 Renault Clio typically asks €25,501, with most cars falling between €18,556 and €31,954. Older cars fall away year by year — a 2016 example typically asks €6,754. Those are asking prices from 16,528 live listings, so a private sale usually settles below them.
- How many kilometres should a Renault Clio have?
- A 2021 Renault Clio typically shows 68,000 km on the clock — about 13,600 km a year. A car well below that for its age is not automatically suspicious, but it is the pattern odometer fraud produces, and it is worth confirming against the readings recorded for that VIN before you pay.
- Does the Renault Clio have any open recalls?
- We have 45 recall campaigns on file that name this model. Whether any of them applies to a particular car depends on its build date and factory, which is what the VIN identifies — the report matches recalls to the individual vehicle rather than to the model name.
- Where do I find the VIN on a Renault Clio?
- Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door pillar or jamb sticker, and in the registration document. All three should read the same 17 characters. If they do not, stop — a mismatch between the plate, the document and the stamped VIN is the classic sign of a cloned or cut-and-shut car.