- According to CarGurus data, the Skoda Citigo is the best value used car on sale in the UK right now.
- It's joined in our top 10 list by the Volkswagen ID.4, Mazda MX-30 and Audi Q4 e-tron.
The car market – both new and used – has been so topsy turvy over the past two years that it can be hard for buyers to know where to start. To help in your search, each month our data analysts study the extensive used car inventory listed on CarGurus UK by dealerships across the country, and compare average listing prices in the month that's just ended versus those in the same month the previous year.
In this regularly updated guide, we identify the 10 best used cars in terms of value, based on those models with the largest year-over-year decrease in average listings price. The second-hand cars featured span from hatchbacks to family SUVs, and from hybrid cars to fully electric. While you won’t see the most popular vehicles in here (no Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf or Kia Sportage), there are still some fantastically tempting options.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into what CarGurus has identified as the best value models on the used car market right now. Be sure to check back each month for the latest data.
The Best Value Used Cars in the UK
- 1. Skoda Citigo (2012-2020)
- 2. MG5 (2020-)
- 3. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
- 4. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
- 5. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
- 6. Mercedes EQC (2019-2024)
- 7. Audi Q4 e-tron (2021-)
- 8. Polestar 2 (2020-)
- 9. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
- 10. Mazda MX-30 (2020-)
1. Skoda Citigo (2012-2020)
Average listing price in February 2024: £9,410
Average listing price February 2025: £6,074
Percentage reduction: -35.5%
The Skoda Citigo is a small car that offers a surprising amount of versatility. That's both for its roomier-than-expected interior, which really can seat four adults, and for its grown-up driving manners, which help it to be tolerable on longer motorway journeys (as well as predictably brilliant around town). Its available with a three-cylinder petrol engine, or with a fully electric drivetrain, although the latter is rare on the used market, and to be honest the petrol offers such fantastic fuel economy that running costs are still tiny. If you can't find the right Citigo to suit your budget, consider the mechanically identical VW Up or Seat Mii.
Skoda Citigo Review
2. MG5 (2020-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £20,212
Average listing price February 2025: £13,717
Percentage reduction: -32.1%
As a fully electric estate car, the MG5 represents a fairly rare offering in the UK market. In fact, only with the arrival of the Audi A6 e-tron and BMW i5 Touring does it have other estate car rivals, and even then these vehicles are a very long way from being direct competitors. The MG5 is recommendable beyond the fact it is in a class of one, however. It's usefully practical, well equipped, should still be under warranty (although always check this), and has a real world range in excess of 200 miles from a charge. Not only that, but it's also good value on account of its aggressive pricing as a new car, and heavy depreciation as a used one.
MG5 Review
3. Volkswagen ID.4 (2021-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £34,391
Average listing price February 2025: £24,227
Percentage reduction: -29.6%
The Volkswagen ID.4 is yet another electric car that has suffered from very high year-over-year depreciation. While not good news for those looking to sell their ID.4, for used car buyers it means you can get a lot of electric VW SUV for your money. In fact, as little as £16,000 is enough to get you into an ID.4 with a not unreasonable 70,000 miles on the clock, while average prices come out at out just over £24,000. The ID.4 might not be the best car VW has ever made, but it's still roomy, good to drive and has an official range in excess of 300 miles from a full battery.
Volkswagen ID.4 Review
4. Volkswagen ID.3 (2020-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £24,376
Average listing price February 2025: £17,424
Percentage reduction: -28.5%
The ID.3 is Volkswagen's interpretation of an electric family car. Externally it's about the same size as a Golf, but inside offers as much space for passengers as a Passat. The ID.3 is a thoroughly competent car, although as with many recent VWs it's been marred by some frustrations with its infotainment system and heating controls. The facelift ID.3 released in 2023 corrects some of these issues, but is still not as good as it arguably should be for the price. Either way, expect pre-facelift models to become even more tempting used buys in the months and years to come.
Volkswagen ID.3 Review
5. Skoda Enyaq (2021-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £35,892
Average listing price February 2025: £25,706
Percentage reduction: -28.4%
In 2021, we named the Skoda Enyaq as the best family electric SUV on the market. While a lot (and we mean a lot) of new competitors have arrived since then, the Enyaq remains one of the top choices in its class thanks to the way it blends above average practicality (including a huge boot) with a comfortable drive, a pleasant interior and a strong range. Plus there's the fact that the Enyaq has always been good value next to its competitors, which remains the case on the used market too. While average prices net out at just under £26,000, it's possible to pick up an Enyaq for as little as £15,000.
Skoda Enyaq Review
6. Mercedes EQC (2019-2024)
Average listing price in February 2024: £37,831
Average listing price February 2025: £27,945
Percentage reduction: -26.1%
Mercedes offers a range of electric vehicles, all of which blend good performance and range with the kind of high quality interiors you'd expect of the German brand. The EQC was its mid-sized SUV, which although no longer on sale went head-to-head with the Audi e-tron, BMW iX3 and Jaguar I-Pace, among others. A few years after its launch, the short-lived EQC has dropped in price to a point where used models might now be considered as a more upmarket alternative to a new electric car from a mainstream brand. The EQC is smooth and enjoyable to drive, and has a real feel-good factor about it. It makes for a very interesting used buy.
Mercedes EQC Review
7. Audi Q4 e-tron (2021-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £42,289
Average listing price February 2025: £31,316
Percentage reduction: -25.9%
The Q4 e-tron is a thoroughly agreeable electric SUV, with the trademark Audi interior quality and decent range and performance. As a new model it looks quite expensive, but on the used market it's more accessible, with average prices hovering around £31,000. We still rate the Skoda Enyaq as a better all-rounder, but if you want the prestige of the Audi badge the Q4 e-tron should live up to expectations.
Audi Q4 E-Tron Review
8. Polestar 2 (2020-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £28,802
Average listing price February 2025: £21,807
Percentage reduction: -24.3%
Say you're after something to replace your BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class, but would prefer it to be powered by electricity. The BMW i4 is one option, albeit an expensive one, and of course there's the ubiquitous Tesla Model 3. But how about the the Polestar 2 as an alternative? It has the quality, style and performance to match its premium-badged rivals (the Volvo connections are easy to see). Range has improved over the car's lifetime, but even early models should still be able to do more than 200 miles on a full charge. In many ways a Tesla Model 3 is a better car, but the Polestar has a certain want-one factor, and it currently looks like great value on the used market.
Polestar 2 Review
9. Nissan Leaf (2017-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £14,734
Average listing price February 2025: £11,248
Percentage reduction: -23.7%
The Nissan Leaf might not be the most exciting electric car to drive, or the most glamorous to own, but there's still plenty to like. For a start, it's a practical family car that's extremely easy to drive and to live with. As one of the first mainstream EVs, it's also in plentiful supply on the used market, with models spanning its first and second generations. Most Leafs don't have the range to match newer electric cars, but opt for an e+ model and officially it'll do up to 239 miles between charges (think roughly 200 miles in real world driving).
Nissan Leaf Review
10. Mazda MX-30 (2020-)
Average listing price in February 2024: £20,763
Average listing price February 2025: £15,874
Percentage reduction: -23.6%
The MX-30 is a leftfield choice of used car, but perhaps that's precisely why you should consider it. Originally launched as a fully electric model, Mazda subsequently added a range extender version with a small petrol engine to charge the car's (admittedly small) battery. Think of it like a plug-in hybrid with good fuel efficiency and low emissions and you won’t be far off.
Despite being quite a large car on the outside, the MX-30 isn't hugely practical (not helped by its back doors being rear-hinged), and a range of not much more than 100 miles in the pure EV model means it's pretty limited in terms of long distance use. Maybe it's as a second car that the MX-30 could make sense. After all, it has a rarity factor, it's good to drive (OK, it’s no match for the Mazda MX-5 sports car, but it still handles smartly) and it has a lovely interior. And then there's the price to consider, with low-mileage used models start from around £10,000 it offers a lot of relatively new EV for the money.
Mazda MX-30 review
Methodology
As a used car marketplace, CarGurus UK sits on a treasure trove of data. Where possible, we try to use this data to help car buyers to be more informed, whether it's through clear price analysis and deal ratings, the number of days a vehicle has been for sale, or any price drops that have been applied. For this article, our team of data analyists looks at year-over-year price changes for thousands of different car models across our website, and highlight the 10 cars each month that have dropped in price by the highest percentage compared with the year before. In doing so, we are able to identify vehicles that offer excellent value relative to a year ago, and thus help consumers who are focused on securing one of the best value models in the current market.
To guard against anomalies in stock, our analysts only looked at models with at least 100 examples listed for sale on CarGurus.co.uk, and only cars that were registered between 2014 and 2024 are included to guard against results being skewed by inventory of nearly new cars with delivery mileage and therefore much higher list prices.
