Renault Clio value and depreciation
Known for stylish supermini and quick rs versions.
Depreciation curve
We class the Renault Clio as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% |
| 3 years | 58% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 20% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Sold here across five generations from 1999 until stock of the Clio V ran dry in late 2024, with no successor confirmed for SA. The fourth generation was a genuine Polo rival with almost 35,000 local sales, and the RS hot hatch versions still have a keen following. Used examples are plentiful and affordable, partly because values sag faster than the German competition.
Clio against its rivals
Renault Clio: common questions
Does the Renault Clio hold its value?
We class the Renault Clio as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.