2009 Nissan Micra*Fresh NCT Sep27*

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 251,400 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 51,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 200,000 km.
• An older car: 17 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

20 Nissan Micras from 2008 to 2010, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,950 to €3,060, with about 200,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 9 of the 20. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.