The RENAULT CLIO (1998-01) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.4 ALIZE is a small, five-door supermini designed for everyday UK motoring. Its compact footprint makes it easy to park and manoeuvre, while the extra doors and hatchback boot give it more practical space than a tiny city car. It sits among familiar budget-friendly used hatchbacks. It’s suited to first-time drivers, commuters and anyone needing an affordable runabout, with useful room for passengers or shopping. The 1.4 Alize offers a straightforward, familiar driving experience rather than modern-car gadgets; against Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo rivals, its appeal is simple usability and a practical five-door layout. Mycarcheck records just two look-ups, covering one VIN, so figures are indicative rather than a broad market picture. That example averaged 93,000 miles, around 2,000 miles annually, and seven previous keepers; no usable average sale valuation was recorded. Check each car’s history and condition carefully before buying.