spot on the missus had an old n plate micra for 2 year, bombproof wee motor, time came to upgrade, got her a 53 plate micra, pile of shite, stretched timing chain in less than a month, found out they were notorius for it afterwards ! had to blow money at it to get rid, but was happy to see it go, as youv said 1nce they started using chocolate renault parts the brand went to shit, she's had a golf ever since and will be getting another soon, faultless