TransmissionHigh
EDC dual-clutch jerkiness and clutch actuator faults
DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200
Inspect · Crawl in traffic and feel for clunks and hesitation
2012–2025 Renault Clio · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Renault Clio typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£3,200
- Top three risks, from
- £1,900
- Worst case, everything
- £7,800
The single priciest documented job on the 2012–2025 Renault Clio is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,050–£7,800 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
0.9 TCe turbo and coil-pack misfires
Turbocharger replacement£750–£2,200
Inspect · Look for rough idle and engine light history
ExhaustHigh
1.5 dCi DPF clogging on short journeys
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for regen history and warning lights
ElectricalMedium
Keycard, immobiliser and window regulator faults
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Test both keycards, all windows and the boot release
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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