Clio mk3 rs 200 2010 exhaust issue

[Neo mk3]

Hi all, I’ve seen a lot of forums about this topic and can’t seem to find a straight and definitive answer. I recently became the very proud owner of my beautiful Clio rs 200 and brought with the full knowledge that the manifold flexes had the dreaded common fault. I’m struggling to find a effective solution to replace the manifold and not remove the pre cat on the current exhaust system as I’m confused if it will pass a not if it is removed