Clio bonnet catch issues

np · Unread post by np » 11 Jul 2009, 22:49

My friend was re fused her driving test the other day in her 2004 Clio when the tester asked for a Renault certificate to say it had its bonnet catch re call carried out.
Anybody else heard of this??

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 12 Jul 2009, 10:18

I've not heard of the Renault tale but when I was in a test centre a few weeks ago I saw a similar note relating to Peugeot 206's and like your tale if no certificate is produced then no test.

I don't suppose that they would so helpful as to supply a list of relevant car's/faults that prevent a test taking place when you book the test, now I'd have thought that would be common sense, but the DSA are a law unto themselves.

What happened to your friends test fee, will it be refunded?

evilally · Unread post by **evilally** » 15 Jul 2009, 23:46

Health and safety gone mad by the sounds of it

You've got more chance of being struck by a meteor during the test than the bonnet opening by itself. When you take it for it's "recall", chances are they'll just squirt some WD40 on it.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 16 Jul 2009, 12:39

The Clio has a well known and documented problem with the bonnet catch, and the bonnet opening when driving. They recalled a lot (like hundreds of thousands) to have the catches replaced. Bit off if this info is not given out at the time of booking - but the examiner's decision is final. So to speak

np · Unread post by np » 17 Jul 2009, 19:56

No refund on test fee,robbing .................

The last i saw,was on Watchdog(again

),Renault UK was saying no re-call & no problem with catches.So they changed their minds at last then.

evilally · Unread post by **evilally** » 18 Jul 2009, 15:01

Personally, I think this has been hyped out of all proportion, which is typical of a consumer programme like Watchdog. The Clio car club I'm a member of has 36,000 members. Not once do I recall seeing a "my bonnet opened by itself" thread. Those that have been in for the "recall" report that all they do is squirt some WD40 on the catch.

eric_the_clio · Unread post by **eric_the_clio** » 19 Jul 2009, 20:07

Hi, They do tell you which cars and recalls on the test section on direct gov motoring.

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 19 Jul 2009, 22:20

Sounds like bull to me.

There's no recall on any Clio model for bonnet catch issues on the VOSA website...

Or am I missing something?

eric_the_clio · Unread post by **eric_the_clio** » 21 Jul 2009, 18:01

Ross_K wrote:Sounds like bull to me.

There's no recall on any Clio model for bonnet catch issues on the VOSA website...

Or am I missing something?

Well if you don't belive me look at this: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Le ... /DG_173040

And if you have had the catch checked or done at Renault they will print you a certificate free of charge. I know this because I had mine catch done on Monday

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 22 Jul 2009, 09:45

Judging by the link you posted eric, a current MOT is apparently sufficient evidence that the bonnet has been looked at. The original poster's friend wouldn't have needed a cert to say an apprentice had sprayed WD40 on her bonnet catch if she had her MOT on her.

Anyway, that DSA website is wrong in saying that a recall had taken place on 12 October 2007. If you can find a Clio bonnet recall on the VOSA website I'll eat my hat... 8)