Hi Sarah,

Renault has really upped its quality game since the dark days of the early 2000s, but you still need to exercise a little caution. The 1.5 dCi diesel is solidly reliable, apart from a problem where the fuel hoses can work loose from their clips, causing a whining sound and engine vibration. The clutch wears out easily and is expensive to replace, the electric windows are a common failure point and the ventilation fan can be fragile.