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AIBU to consider buying a car that’s done 100k miles?

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Bordercollierun · 23/04/2026 18:45

Just that really. Need to get out of a PCP I can’t afford due to the cost of living so smaller budget than I would like.

Car is a diesel, good service history (roughly every 20-25k miles) Good history of repairs, owner has had it for 6 years. It’s a 2019 plate. I need it to do 15k miles a year, lots of motorway. It’s priced lower due to miles hence in budget.

Am I buying a disaster here? Owner seems genuine but then so does everyone selling something!

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TheRACDamagedOurCar · 23/04/2026 18:58

It might be priced this way becuase you can’t buy a manufacturer extended warranty post 100k miles

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Bordercollierun · 23/04/2026 18:58

Looking at the MOT history it’s done around 20k a year which does fit with what the previous owners used it for.

Its passed all MOTs,. Some advisories for tyres etc.

It had a minor leak in the exhaust a few years ago but nothing since. Is this a worry?

really appreciate the help I hate everything car

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TheRACDamagedOurCar · 23/04/2026 18:56

Ah didn’t realise it was at a garage that’s better
and pop some of it on credit card for S75 protection assuming it meets the limits

TheRACDamagedOurCar · 23/04/2026 18:54

I’d swerve a private purchase in all cases, no protection

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Bordercollierun · 23/04/2026 18:53

Also- I say owned as I saw its advert before it went to garage so have seen the previous history…they ended up PXIng it.

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TheRACDamagedOurCar · 23/04/2026 18:53

That’s not a great service history, only 4 services? I’d be changing the oil in a diesel at max every 10k miles - ideally less than that.

What annual mileage has it done over the six years and in particular the last year?

Do they use DPF cleaner and have they ever done any DPF repairs? Has it had a new battery in its lifetime?

Can you buy a warranty for it? What make and model is it, have you checked for reliability and known issues? Joining model support groups on FB before purchase will help you to know what to look out for and if it’s a bargain.

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Bordercollierun · 23/04/2026 18:52

It’s a Citroen Spacetourer if that helps?

Ive also looked at a Ford tourneo (worried about the hassle with the wet belt thing) and a Toyota Proace which was nice but an extra £6k over the Citroen. They are both at a garage but not a main dealer.

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Locutus2000 · 23/04/2026 18:52

Fidgety31 · 23/04/2026 18:52

A diesel will be fine on those miles , especially if it’s been serviced regularly

Depends entirely on the diesel.

Fidgety31 · 23/04/2026 18:52

A diesel will be fine on those miles , especially if it’s been serviced regularly

Locutus2000 · 23/04/2026 18:51

What is the car? Impossible to say otherwise.

MotherOfCrocodiles · 23/04/2026 18:50

we have done this without problems. The cam belt often needs doing around the 100k mark and you won’t get much change from £1k so check whether this has been done. You can’t see it so need a receipt from a garage to prove it.

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