Renault Clio Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Clio, if diesel, a genuinely serious mechanical chain: an EGR valve stuck closed can cause turbo bearing failure and catastrophic oil consumption.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 200-091 / Walker 13239
| Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarket | Bosal 200-091, 200-169 (accessories); Walker 13239 (690 mm), 23997 (970 mm), 17275 (840 mm), 01677 (615 mm); Ernst 522298; Asmet 10.106; MTS 01.62510 (880 mm), 01.61064 (1060 mm), 01.60691 (860 mm); Vegaz RS-44, RS-60, RS-5, RS-85, RS-92; Polmo 21.272, 21.252, 02.10 |
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| Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarket | Bosal 200-021, 200-807, 200-269, 200-341 (accessories); Walker 22440, 22560, 22380, 22441; MTS 01.56280, 01.51350, 01.50108, 01.56880; Vegaz RS-323, RS-40; Polmo 21.34, 21.19, 21.74, 21.282, 21.563; Izawit 26.305, 26.341 (Izawit 26.106 states 1997-2003, ignore); Asmet 10.068. |
| Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarket | Bosal 090-304 (Euro 6, with fittings); Walker 28879 (360 mm), 28875 (775 mm), 28858 (725 mm); BM Catalysts BM92124H (Euro 5, FK92124), BM92271H (Euro 6, FK92271); Vegaz RK-330, RK-368, DK-970; AS 74170, 30214; NAP CAK11382, CAK11286; LRT 8636N, 8629N |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine parts against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Hella 8LD 366 034-971 rear (no sport muffler) two-piece also listed. Not mapped per engine. |
A Genuinely Serious Mechanical Chain Worth Understanding on dCi Diesels — Renault Clio Exhaust System
If your car has a dCi diesel engine, this is worth understanding properly: if the EGR valve sticks in the closed position, exhaust gas temperature rises considerably, which can cause the turbocharger's bearings to fail and allow engine oil to enter the induction system. Left unaddressed, this can lead to the engine consuming its own oil supply and eventually suffering catastrophic failure. Documented cases confirm a genuinely important lesson: several turbochargers have been replaced without the EGR valve being addressed at the same time, only for the new turbo to fail again quickly. If you're having turbo work done on a dCi engine, it's genuinely worth insisting the EGR valve is properly checked and, if faulty, replaced as part of the same job.
Genuine UK cost figures worth knowing: DPF cleaning has been quoted at an average of around £208 — worth getting as a benchmark before accepting a quote for full replacement.
Renault Clio Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems
On the Renault Clio, you'll typically hear this fault developing long before you'd ever see it — a new rattle, an odd drone, noise levels creeping up from one week to the next. That early audible warning is a genuine head start on catching the problem before it worsens.
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Renault Clio Exhaust System: What It Does
The Renault Clio's exhaust does more than just carry gases away from the engine — it also handles noise reduction through the silencer and emissions treatment via a catalytic converter and particulate filter. That's why petrol and diesel versions can use entirely different systems.
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Renault Clio Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.
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