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Verdict
Citadine 5 places au coffre de 225 litres, classée 4 étoiles adultes à l'Euro NCAP en 2008. Les retours d'utilisateurs sont mitigés : embrayage fragile sur les premiers millésimes selon CarVerif, soupapes encrassées sur le 1.2 avec une campagne de rappel fin 2010, révisions jugées chères en concession. CarVerif recommande le 1.1 69 ch des années 2010-2013.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €3,994 – €6,990
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.1 69.
1.1 69
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 69 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.1 de 69 ch, boîte manuelle (Caroom). CarVerif recommande la finition Pack Confort 2010-2013 (taux de panne 0,22 par an sur 38 carnets).
1.1 69 BA
Petrol · Automatic · 69 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.1 de 69 ch avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports, facelift 2011 (Auto-Data).
1.2 85 BA
Petrol · Automatic · 85 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · 129 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
1.2 de 85 ch, boîte automatique, 5,5 l/100 km annoncés (L'argus, 2012).
1.1 CRDi 75
Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · 4.3 L/100 km · 114 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 75 ch et 153 Nm, boîte manuelle, 4,3 l/100 km annoncés (L'argus). Un avis rapporte un joint de culasse HS à 103 000 km.
Market prices
€3,994 – €6,990
Indicative range: 2009 à 2012, médianes par année de 7 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 16% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €3,994 – €6,990 (2009 to 2012) | €5,490 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,175 – €3,770 (2008 to 2012) | €2,990 | — | 183 |
| Belgium | €2,550 – €4,150 (2008 to 2012) | €2,994 | — | 52 |
| Spain | €4,500 – €5,250 (2011 to 2012) | €5,250 | — | 9 |
| Italy | €2,250 – €4,300 (2008 to 2012) | €3,350 | — | 50 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 114 to 129 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2013: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Embrayage du 1.1
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif évoque des défaillances d'embrayage entre 30 000 et 60 000 km sur le 1.1 essence, surtout sur les modèles 2007-2009, et un remplacement d'embrayage complet à 950 € au-delà de 140 000 km. Retours d'utilisateurs, non officiels : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.1 69, 1.1 69 BA
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Suspension avant : amortisseurs et ressorts
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise liste l'usure prématurée de composants de suspension avant, la défaillance d'amortisseurs et de ressorts sur la i10 (PA/IA). Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.1 69, 1.1 69 BA, 1.2 85 BA, 1.1 CRDi 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion et fuite des conduites de frein
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise cite la corrosion et les fuites des conduites de frein (PA/IA), réparation de 150 à 250 livres en garage indépendant ; il précise que la génération PA (2007-2013) compte aucun défaut classé dangereux. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.1 69, 1.1 69 BA, 1.2 85 BA, 1.1 CRDi 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Débitmètre d'air et démarrage difficile
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingDeux avis publiés sur Fiches-auto rapportent un débitmètre d'air changé sous garantie (régime bloqué à 3 000 tr/min) et des démarrages à répétition. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.1 69, 1.2 85 BA
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Soupapes encrassées du 1.2 (campagne de rappel 2010) (1.2 85 BA)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i10”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai i10 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Essayer l'embrayage (point de patinage, broutement), surtout sur les 2007-2009.
- Vérifier le passage de la campagne de rappel des soupapes sur le 1.2.
- Contrôler les conduites de frein et la suspension avant sur un pont.
- Tester démarrages à froid et à chaud, régime moteur stable.
- Demander les factures d'entretien : les révisions en concession sont jugées chères.
Questions to ask the seller
- L'embrayage a-t-il été remplacé, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La campagne de rappel des soupapes a-t-elle été effectuée (1.2) ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien et d'usage (auto-école, ville) ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Kia Picanto
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- Price
- €5,000 – €6,500
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Toyota Aygo
I · 2005–2014
- Price
- €2,750 – €5,450
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Hyundai i10
II · 2013–2019
- Price
- €5,700 – €8,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Renault Twingo
II · 2007–2014
- Price
- €2,700 – €5,490
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai i10 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle note Euro NCAP pour la Hyundai i10 I ?
MotorBox relève 4 étoiles pour les adultes et pour les enfants et 3 pour les piétons lors du test de 2008.
Quel est le coffre de la i10 I ?
225 litres sur l'essence selon L'argus et Caroom ; 258 litres annoncés sur le diesel par L'argus.
La i10 I est-elle fiable ?
Les retours sont mitigés : CarVerif relève des embrayages fragiles avant 2010, Fiches-auto signale des soupapes encrassées sur le 1.2.
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