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Cheapest used cars to run

Ranked by the lowest running costs from live stock — annual road tax (VED) and CO₂ emissions.

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

What are the cheapest used cars to run?

Based on live UK dealer stock on Motoring Today, top picks for “Cheapest used cars to run” right now include Citroën C4 Picasso, MINI Clubman, Tesla Model Y, Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Citroën C4 Picasso
£20/yr tax · 103 g/km CO₂
MINI Clubman
£118/yr tax · 116 g/km CO₂
Tesla Model Y
£200/yr tax · 0 g/km CO₂
Jaguar I-Pace
£200/yr tax · 0 g/km CO₂
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  1. 1Citroën C4 Picasso£20/yr tax · 103 g/km CO₂
  2. 2MINI Clubman£118/yr tax · 116 g/km CO₂
  3. 3Tesla Model Y£200/yr tax · 0 g/km CO₂
  4. 4Jaguar I-Pace£200/yr tax · 0 g/km CO₂
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz E-Class£200/yr tax · 42 g/km CO₂
  6. 6BMW 7 Series£200/yr tax · 52 g/km CO₂
  7. 7Honda Jazz£170/yr tax · 120 g/km CO₂
  8. 8Ford Ecosport£170/yr tax · 125 g/km CO₂
  9. 9Toyota C-Hr£200/yr tax · 86 g/km CO₂
  10. 10Mazda Mazda3£185/yr tax · 123 g/km CO₂
  11. 11Citroën C3£200/yr tax · 98 g/km CO₂
  12. 12Volkswagen Polo£200/yr tax · 104 g/km CO₂

This list is compiled automatically from cars currently for sale through approved UK dealers on Motoring Today and refreshes as stock changes. Rankings use data we already hold — price, running costs, CO₂, MOT history and body type — never sponsored placement. Always check the individual car's full details before buying.

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