✅ – 60+ mpg, cheap tax, reliable if maintained. ✅ First-time driver – Easy to park, cheap insurance, not fast enough to get into real trouble. ✅ The budget long-hauler – Eats motorway miles better than a 1.2 petrol. ❌ Not for you if – You want a hot hatch, an automatic (avoid the Quickshift), or silence above 70 mph.
For a used family car, unless you absolutely need the extra power. df137 renault clio 1.5 dci
On later DF137 models fitted with a DPF, short journeys kill it. The regeneration cycle never completes, soot builds up, and you get a "Anti-Pollution Fault" warning. The fix: If you only drive 5-mile trips, do not buy a DPF-equipped DF137. For those who do, ensure you take a 30-minute motorway run every couple of weeks. Alternatively, professional DPF cleaning (or removal, where legal) is common. ✅ – 60+ mpg, cheap tax, reliable if maintained
The DF137 Clio 1.5 dCi is a tool , but a charming one. It asks for little: regular oil changes, a timing belt every half-decade, and the occasional Italian tune-up. In return, it delivers absurd economy, a chuckable chassis, and that old-school diesel torque that makes daily driving effortless. ❌ Not for you if – You want