It's had a couple of teething issues - an oil leak from the engine build and an ill fitting link pipe - both of which amounted to just over a day in a garage. Apart from that it's been as usable and reliable as a normal 182.
I had a boost pipe blow off myself, I have done roughly same mileage as George.
I love mine, if it breaks it breaks lol.
It's fun while it works
Most people would say it's too much, but you buy a mint Clio ( cost you top money ) and get it up to that spec ( more money!!) I paid a bit more but I wanted my car as it had all the goodies. I have receipts totalling 10k diff , turbo and ecu piss 3k and 4 lots of mapping brought it to 5k. Not to mention rods, pistons, clutch, fuel pump, swirl pot, injectors, fmic, pipe work, exhaust system. Brakes.
If some one wants it bad enough they will pay it. You might well get a better build car for your money. But it's such a fun experience to have a Clio that shifts really well. Handling and straight line performance . I had a Clio 172 cup and loved it, my trophy ticked all my boxes. I love it. And as all the boosted owners will tell you, every passenger ride I give they are amazed. My old man calls my car a jet plane. One friend of mine was speechless for 10 mins and he has been in a few supercars.
This car has a good spec if it's honest. Better than mine it seems. Good luck with sale I say.
I just can't understand why people sell up after spending all that money?