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Question is , if they aim to fetch a premium , its wether or not it's worth spending a few quid to redo the rewards later .
For me it's a love affair , love this car .
Good luck with finding a good one .
First test the resistance of the rotary switch and see if the measurements are smooth and increase / decrease the readings . If ok , then it's more than likely a motor issue . Measure the voltage at the motor or ecu output during motion from lock to lock at different switch points . Your looking...
The switch for the light switch is in the lock mechanism .
Take off the rear boot trim and you'll see two connectors for it , one for the CDL solenoid and the other for a micro switch with in the lock mechanism .
Very early Clio's had a black push type switch that the tailgate pressed against...
Oil is thicker when hotter , so stays about just that little bit longer when sloshing about at hotter temps
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/tech-articles/Engine-Oil-Viscosity.pdf
I see your point on the spring , but a stronger spring to help return the flap will surely only add an increase in pedal effort . These are tight enough as they are .