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Used City Cars for Sale

As simple as the name suggests, city cars are built for our cities with compact dimensions so you can navigate tight streets and traffic without getting overwhelmed.

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City Cars

As city cars are built for city use, they will most likely have a small footprint. This makes them easy to drive and park in tight bays. More often, city cars will be cheap to buy and run with a fuel-efficient engine coupled to a gearbox that is easy to use. Modern city cars are also designed to increase overall visibility without any blind spots. They also sit higher than a normal car to aid manoeuvrability.

Other advantages of a city car include lower maintenance costs. Some good examples of city cars are the Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto, Volkswagen Up, etc. Used city cars are plenty in the used market from different manufacturers. They also come with efficient hybrid and electric powertrain options - a no-nonsense option for cities with clean air zones, where a normal fuel-guzzling city car could be penalised.

Used city cars for sale

Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 Euro 6 5dr
Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 Euro 6 5dr
Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 Euro 6 5dr
£1,790

Suzuki Celerio 1.0 SZ2 Euro 6 5dr

  • 2016
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  • 118,000 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Manual
Prestige Motor Company
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London (4 miles)

Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (69 bhp)
Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (69 bhp)
Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (69 bhp)
£3,950

Fiat 500 1.2 Pop Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (69 bhp)

  • 2016
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  • 76,225 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Manual
Cityscape Autos Ltd
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London (4 miles)

Smart ForTwo 1.0 Prime Sport Coupe 2dr Petrol Twinamic Euro 6 (s/s) (71 ps)
Smart ForTwo 1.0 Prime Sport Coupe 2dr Petrol Twinamic Euro 6 (s/s) (71 ps)
Smart ForTwo 1.0 Prime Sport Coupe 2dr Petrol Twinamic Euro 6 (s/s) (71 ps)
£7,200

Smart ForTwo 1.0 Prime Sport Coupe 2dr Petrol Twinamic Euro 6 (s/s) (71 ps)

  • 2017
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  • 41,384 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Automatic
Cityscape Autos Ltd
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London (4 miles)

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CITROEN C1 1.0i VTR Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)
CITROEN C1 1.0i VTR Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)
CITROEN C1 1.0i VTR Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)
£3,297

CITROEN C1 1.0i VTR Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (68 ps)

  • 2012
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  • 41,711 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Manual
Amin Motors Ltd
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Uxbridge (13 miles)

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PEUGEOT 108 1.2 PureTech Allure Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (82 ps)
PEUGEOT 108 1.2 PureTech Allure Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (82 ps)
PEUGEOT 108 1.2 PureTech Allure Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (82 ps)
£5,997

PEUGEOT 108 1.2 PureTech Allure Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (82 ps)

  • 2016
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  • 25,571 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Manual
Amin Motors Ltd
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Uxbridge (13 miles)

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Fiat 500c POP 3-Door
Fiat 500c POP 3-Door
Fiat 500c POP 3-Door
£3,999

Fiat 500c POP 3-Door

  • 2010
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  • 41,000 miles
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  • Petrol
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  • Manual
Imperial Autotrade
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Ruislip (14 miles)

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Most popular models

  • Fiat 500

    Stylish, fun city car

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    4.5/5

  • Ford Ka

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    4.0/5

  • Hyundai I10

    Economic, mature city car

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    4.5/5

  • Kia Picanto

    Practical, efficient city car

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    4.0/5

  • Toyota AYGO

    Nimble, frugal city car

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    4.0/5

  • Volkswagen Up

    Practical, frugal city car

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    4.5/5

Electric city cars

Fiat 500e ACTION
Fiat 500e ACTION
Fiat 500e ACTION
£9,900

Fiat 500e ACTION

  • 2022
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  • 9,981 miles
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  • Electric
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  • Automatic
Big Motoring World Wimbledon
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London (6 miles)

Fiat 500e PASSION
Fiat 500e PASSION
Fiat 500e PASSION
£11,000

Fiat 500e PASSION

  • 2022
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  • 16,886 miles
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  • Electric
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  • Automatic
Big Motoring World Wimbledon
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London (6 miles)

Fiat 500e RED
Fiat 500e RED
Fiat 500e RED
£11,200

Fiat 500e RED

  • 2022
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  • 24,600 miles
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  • Electric
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  • Automatic
Big Motoring World Wimbledon
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London (6 miles)

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Hybrid city cars

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 ALLGRIP Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 ALLGRIP Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 ALLGRIP Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£13,600

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 ALLGRIP Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

  • 2021
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  • 3,550 miles
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  • Petrol Hybrid
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  • Manual
Car Planet Barnet
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London (9 miles)

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Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 AUTO Euro 6 5dr
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 AUTO Euro 6 5dr
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 AUTO Euro 6 5dr
£7,750

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ5 AUTO Euro 6 5dr

  • 2016
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  • 71,430 miles
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  • Hybrid
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  • Automatic
Motorland Motors Ltd
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Ilford (10 miles)

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Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ3 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid Manual Euro 6 (
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ3 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid Manual Euro 6 (
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ3 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid Manual Euro 6 (
£12,502

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet MHEV SZ3 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid Manual Euro 6 (

  • 2023
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  • 8,064 miles
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  • Petrol Hybrid
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  • Manual
Prestige Cars Kent
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Orpington (15 miles)

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City Car buying guide

With city cars sitting at the affordable end, there’s generally less to go wrong with them, and they should cost less to fix and insure too. So, the main things to be aware of concern the cosmetic conditions, particularly any damage that might have come from parking. These include dents, scuffs, door dings and kerbing damage on the alloy wheels. Since it is predominantly used in cities, make sure to check for body or paint damage. Providing the damage isn’t too extreme, this should be relatively affordable to repair, though it is still worth factoring into the cost. Make sure to also check for a proper maintenance record. At this price, owners might have scrimped on servicing, which could cause potential issues down the line

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  • Why buy a city car?

    As the name suggests, city cars make a tremendous amount of sense in urban areas, where their small dimensions are a perfect fit with narrow streets and parking that can be hard to come by.

    But even though many city cars might still have quite a small footprint, some have a decent amount of space inside, and could quite easily be used by smaller families.

    They’re also ideal for those shopping on a budget, with typically compact and efficient engines resulting in low running costs, while also making these models cheaper to insure – something worth thinking about for new or younger drivers in particular. They’re generally quite inexpensive to buy too, making it more affordable to buy a newer car that might still be in warranty.

  • Which city car should I buy?

    The city car market isn’t quite as popular as it once was, but there’s still a great selection of choices. Platform sharing is quite common in this class, so you’ll notice that the Peugeot 107/8 Citroen C1 and Toyota Aygo are largely the same car, and likewise with the Seat Mii, Skoda CItigo and Volkswagen Up!. All of those models listed are sound choices.

    If you fancy something with a bit more style, it’s hard to go wrong with the chic Fiat 500 or indeed a Mini. There are an increasing number of electric options too, though these will be noticeably more expensive to buy. Great EV options include the Mini Electric, Honda e and Fiat 500e.

  • What is a city car?

    A city car is a type of car that is designed to be used in cities. They are small hatchbacks that are cheap to buy and run with fuel-efficient low-capacity engines.

  • Are city cars safe on motorways?

    Yes, city cars are safe on motorways. Modern city cars come with features and capable powertrain options that make them comfortable on motorways. The only thing to note is to be more mindful when merging or overtaking, as city cars come with small engines that might not be as powerful as some other cars.

  • Can a city car be used as a family car?

    Yes, a city car can definitely be used as a family car. Smaller families will find the space and features to be adequate, while larger families might be left wanting more space. But overall, a city car can be used as a family car, especially some modern city cars that offer surprisingly good amounts of space inside.

  • Which is the cheapest city car to run?

    The Hyundai i10 is notable for being one of the cheapest city cars to run with good fuel economy, price, lower insurance group and lower road tax than some of its competition. Other popular city cars include the Toyota Aygo, Kia Picanto, MG Motor MG3, Dacia Sandero and the Dacia Spring.

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