Renault Clio Fuel Pump: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuinely severe, well-documented HPFP fault on the 1.5 dCi — with real, dramatically varying quotes (£1,300-£3,500+ dealer vs ~£1,200 independent vs one case fixed for £100).

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OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: Clio fuel pump part numbers vary by fuel type (petrol vs diesel) and sometimes by market, since fuel delivery pressure requirements differ — a pump correct for a diesel Clio will not work on the petrol equivalent even where other parts are shared.

A Genuinely Severe, Well-Documented Fault on the 1.5 dCi — And a Real Cost Comparison Worth Knowing

If your car has the 1.5 dCi diesel engine, particularly an early example, this is genuinely worth understanding given how consistently and severely it's documented: the rollers inside the high-pressure fuel pump can disintegrate, sending metal filings throughout the entire fuel system — the rail, all the injectors, and the associated pipework. This is confirmed across numerous independent forum threads as a known, recognised fault among mechanics familiar with this specific engine.

A genuinely dramatic, real cost comparison worth knowing before accepting any quote: Renault dealer quotes for the full repair have been documented ranging from £1,300 up to £3,500 or more. However, independent specialists doing the genuinely equivalent job (flushing the tank, lines, and rail rather than replacing every single component) have quoted around £1,200. In one genuinely striking documented case, the actual fault turned out to be a small, specific piece within the pump's cap alone, repaired for around £100 in parts and two hours of labour.

It's worth getting a second opinion and a specialist assessment of exactly what's failed before accepting the most expensive quote as the only option — while genuine metal contamination throughout the system does sometimes require the full replacement, it isn't automatically true in every case.

A Part That Fails at the Worst Possible Moments

Few component failures are as inconveniently timed as this one — it has a habit of stranding drivers mid-journey rather than giving a clean warning while the car is safely parked. Knowing the early signs buys valuable time to get it sorted before that happens.

Before you buy: fuel pump specifications vary by engine size and fuel type, and petrol/diesel versions are never interchangeable. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

What It Does

The fuel pump draws fuel from the tank and delivers it to the engine at the pressure required for proper combustion. Almost all modern versions sit inside the fuel tank itself, submerged in fuel, which is partly why access for replacement is more involved than the part's small size might suggest.

Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fuel Pump Guide for symptoms to watch for (including the low-pressure vs high-pressure distinction on direct-injection engines), confirming fitment against your VIN, and OE suppliers worth knowing.

More Renault Fuel Pump

The same part, covered across other Renault models.