2004 Renault Clio V6 Phase II Registration Number: HD53 VMV...

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£29,000

2004 Renault Clio V6 Phase II

Registration Number: HD53 VMV    
Chassis Number: VF1C61U0629431775
Recorded Mileage: c. 62,500 miles

- Car number 55 of 354 imported into the UK
- In current ownership since 2009

At the time of its launch in 2003, the upgraded Phase 2 Clio V6 was the most powerful serial produced hot hatch in the world with 255 bhp (190 kW), exceeding the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA (250 PS (184 kW; 247 bhp)) and the SEAT León Cupra R (225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp)). Based on the Phase 1 engine, its extra performance was helped with assistance from Porsche.

Though based on a utilitarian hatchback, the Clio V6 is not a practical family car. With an average fuel consumption of 24 miles per imperial gallon (12 L/100 km) this resulted in an empty fuel tank in just over 300 miles (480 km). 

The loss of the back seats and most of the boot space, due to the engine placement, results in a severe restriction in luggage space – there is only a small space in the front where the engine used to be, suitable for a holdall or week-end groceries, a small netted area behind the seats plus a small stash area under the tailgate. The Clio V6 Phase 2 gained even more weight, but offset it with an additional 25 horsepower. This resulted in a reduced 0–60 mph run at 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 153 mph.

Standard equipment includes rain sensing windscreen wipers, automatic headlights, air conditioning, and six speakers and CD changer. The Phase 2 Clio V6 retailed for £27,125 in the United Kingdom, until it was withdrawn from sale in 2005 coinciding with a facelift for the Clio range. The long-term reviews in Evo magazine were enthusiastic, claiming "It's a modern classic" for the Phase II version.

This later Phase II model, number 55 of 354 UK imports, was first delivered to the south coast in February 2004, finished in the classic Renault Sport shade of Illiad Blue. Serviced initially by the Renault dealer network, since 2009 the Clio has been in single ownership, used fairly lightly and professionally maintained according to the Renault service schedule. Looking through the history file we find dealer invoices and stamps in the service book up to 2008, and from 2009 a number of independent invoices for various maintenance works. In current ownership the car has been serviced at 48,200, 49980 (inc. belts and clutch), 56,000, 58,000, 59,000, 60,200 (inc. tyres and lambda sensor), and at 62,000 miles this year. 

The Clio has four owners from new, complete with full book pack, a number of invoices, current and older V5C, and several previous MOT certificates. With the price of the Maxi Turbos of the 1980s shooting through the roof, the Clio V6 is, we believe, a great buy for the smart collector.