It was inevitable, really. My love affair with the Renault Clio dates back to 2011, when I bought a 2005 1.2 16V ‘Extreme’ as ...

It was inevitable, really. My love affair with the Renault Clio dates back to 2011, when I bought a 2005 1.2 16V ‘Extreme’ as a fresh-faced 17-year-old after passing my driving test.

There's a fairly decent selection of both petrol and diesel models in the Clio range. Petrol models comprise an entry-level 1.2 16v 75 (with 74bhp and 79lb ft of torque) and two turbocharged ...