Advice please need to find leak in 2000 Renault clio 5 door

jhud

Hi All

I have a leak in my wifes 2000 Renault clio its under both seats well really the whole floor is flooded. Its in everyday use passed nct last year only needing inner tie rod ends.

I want to cure this leak as we intend on buying a Qushqai soon and want to sell this on.

Can anyone tell me where to look for the leaks to fix it any common areas.

Also can you tell me what this car would be worth if i was to sell it good condition silver le sport model 94K miles t/b water pump at 81K miles.
Or if the leak was too bad what would be the best price on scrap mother was offered only €100 for hers.

Thanks
John

ltdslipdiff

John,

The Le Sport Clio is a fine machine and still well sought after by first time buyers, should be easy sell on especially with low mileage.

Two places that can cause this leak are -

1) The drains in the bulkhead under the windscreen can become blocked by leaves and debri causing water to enter the cabin via the fan motor air intake

2) Some Le Sports had sun roof's, does yours? Again drains can become blocked causing water to enter the cabin.

Either unblocking job can be done as a DIY project or by any mechanic.

It could also be a leaky seal in a door or the windscreen, but my money is on either numbered fix.....

Best of luck with it !

jhud

Thanks for reply no sunroof on this and seals are all ok had good look at this. Had the mechanic check he said everywhere but then he doesn't like clios he just said get rid.

So I checked under the window and cleaned out some stuff but dont know if this was done already so will need to wait and see. Car is drying out anyway which is good.

Will try and get it nct tested its due march.

How much would i get for this car? I made a mistake on milage its 97K miles

ltdslipdiff

With tax/test and clean bodywork, I'd say you could get mid to late 100's for a car like that, maybe even a grand if she's a minter!