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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 Renault Captur, MINI Clubman, Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Sandero, Tesla Model 3. Each ranking is generated from cars actually for sale today, not a static list, so it stays current as stock changes.

Renault Captur
£20/yr tax · 99 g/km CO₂
MINI Clubman
£35/yr tax · 116 g/km CO₂
Nissan Qashqai
£118/yr tax · 109 g/km CO₂
Dacia Sandero
£118/yr tax · 117 g/km CO₂
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  1. 1Renault Captur£20/yr tax · 99 g/km CO₂
  2. 2MINI Clubman£35/yr tax · 116 g/km CO₂
  3. 3Nissan Qashqai£118/yr tax · 109 g/km CO₂
  4. 4Dacia Sandero£118/yr tax · 117 g/km CO₂
  5. 5Tesla Model 3£200/yr tax · 0 g/km CO₂
  6. 6BMW 5 Series£185/yr tax · 124 g/km CO₂
  7. 7Citroën C3£200/yr tax · 98 g/km CO₂
  8. 8Audi A3£200/yr tax · 99 g/km CO₂
  9. 9Ford Puma£200/yr tax · 101 g/km CO₂
  10. 10Renault Kadjar£200/yr tax · 103 g/km CO₂
  11. 11Citroën C4 Picasso£200/yr tax · 105 g/km CO₂
  12. 12SEAT Ibiza£200/yr tax · 108 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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