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Used Lancia Delta III: the buying guide

Hatchback · 2008–2014 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 20 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€290/month
Indicative prices
€3,490 – €7,790

3 known faults

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Lancia Delta III, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Italian compact (type 844) sold in France from 2008 to 2014 according to CarVerif, rated five stars by Euro NCAP in 2008. Owner feedback on the mechanics is generally good, but the recurring weak point is the electronics (CAN network, body computer, dual-zone air conditioning). On the 1.6 Multijet, watch the EGR valve and the DPF. The Lancia network is small, so a full electronic check at purchase is essential.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€3,490 – €7,790
Monthly cost
€290
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.4 T-Jet 120, 1.6 Multijet 120.

  • 1.4 T-Jet 120

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 120 hp · 6.3 L/100 km · 146 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    1.4 turbo petrol, 120 hp, six-speed manual gearbox (L'argus listing, 146 g/km). No DPF or EGR valve.

  • 1.4 T-Jet 150

    Petrol · Manual · 150 hp · 165 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    1.4 turbo petrol, 150 hp, six-speed gearbox, produced from 2008 to 2011 (Auto titre).

  • 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL

    Petrol · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 2

    120 hp petrol-LPG version (factory-fitted) listed by L'argus and Caradisiac, sold until the end of 2013 according to L'argus. The published consumption figures differ from one site to another: not used.

  • 1.6 Multijet 120

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 120 hp · Crit'Air 3

    1.6 Multijet diesel, 120 hp, 300 Nm, manual gearbox. Watch the EGR valve and the DPF, especially in town.

  • 1.6 Multijet 120 Selectronic

    Diesel · Automatic · 120 hp · 4.6 L/100 km · 120 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    1.6 Multijet 120 hp with the Selectronic automatic gearbox (L'argus Platinum Edition listing, 2014).

  • 2.0 Multijet 165

    Diesel · Manual · 165 hp · 5.3 L/100 km · 139 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    2.0 Multijet diesel, 165 hp, 360 Nm, six-speed manual gearbox (Motorlegend).

  • 1.9 Multijet 190 Twinturbo

    Diesel · Manual · 190 hp · 5.7 L/100 km · 149 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    1.9 Multijet twin-turbo diesel, 190 hp, manual gearbox (L'argus), rated at 11 CV for tax purposes.

Market prices

€3,490 – €7,790

Indicative range: 2008 to 2014, yearly medians from 10 online listings recorded by AutoUncle.

Collected on 14 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Electronics: CAN network and body computer

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Lancia Club describes frequent faults in the CAN network and in the body computer (Body Computer): functions that disappear, error messages, and warning lights that come on for no reason, often caused by poor connector contact. On French forums, owners report power cuts and random warning lights, sometimes linked to the battery or an earth connection. The sources are mostly forums.

Versions
1.4 T-Jet 120, 1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL, 1.6 Multijet 120, 1.6 Multijet 120 Selectronic, 2.0 Multijet 165, 1.9 Multijet 190 Twinturbo
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Dual-zone air conditioning: blend door actuator

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Lancia Club cites failures of the blend door actuator and of the dual-zone automatic air conditioning, whose diagnosis requires removing a large part of the dashboard. On a Lancia forum, one case of heating stuck at maximum on the driver's side after a clicking noise is attributed to a blend door actuator. On a Matmut forum, an owner mentions a known problem on the Delta, with 7 to 8 hours of labour according to him.

Versions
1.4 T-Jet 120, 1.4 T-Jet 150, 1.4 T-Jet 120 GPL, 1.6 Multijet 120, 1.6 Multijet 120 Selectronic, 2.0 Multijet 165, 1.9 Multijet 190 Twinturbo
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

1.6 Multijet: clogged EGR valve and DPF

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

CarVerif reports a tendency for the EGR valves of the 1.6 Multijet 120 to clog, which can cause acceleration problems. IEMS lists the EGR valve and the DPF among the weak points of the 1.6 Multijet 120 engine, the DPF being especially affected by short journeys (regeneration requires trips of more than 20 km at sustained speed).

Versions
1.6 Multijet 120, 1.6 Multijet 120 Selectronic
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Lancia Delta”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€155
Insurance€64
Maintenance€24
Depreciation€47
Total per month€290

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€155

1.4 T-Jet 120 version: combined consumption of 6.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

6.3 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €155

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€64

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€24

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€47

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have the car read with a diagnostic tool: stored faults in the CAN network, the body computer and the air conditioning.
  • Test the dual-zone air conditioning: different temperatures on the left and right, hot and cold air on both sides.
  • Check the condition of the battery and alternator: power cuts and random warning lights are often linked to them.
  • 1.6 Multijet diesel: ask for the usage history (short town trips?), and check there is no engine warning light or loss of power (EGR, DPF).
  • Test every electrical item (windows, locking, wipers, radio, screen) and note any error messages on the instrument cluster.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have any electrical faults or intermittent warning lights occurred, and how were they repaired?
  • Has the air conditioning or heating already been repaired (blend door actuator)?
  • For a diesel: what type of journeys does it do, and has the DPF or EGR valve been cleaned or replaced?

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.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

III · 2010–2020

Buy with care
Price
€5,500 – €14,000
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Mégane

III · 2008–2016

Extra caution
Price
€3,244 – €10,990
Reliability
2.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Volkswagen Golf

VII · 2012–2020

Buy with care
Price
€7,200 – €18,800
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Toyota Auris

II · 2012–2018

Buy with care
Price
€8,500 – €15,000
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

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 Lancia Delta III (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

What Euro NCAP rating does the Lancia Delta have?

Five stars in 2008 for adult occupant protection, and three stars for children (Stellantis Media, Sicurauto, Motorbox). The car tested had a 1.6 Multijet engine.

How big is the boot?

380 litres according to the 2008 version listing from L'argus and according to Motorlegend; the L'argus and Caradisiac listings for the 2011 to 2014 versions give 465 litres (1,190 litres with the rear seat folded according to Caradisiac). Check on the car itself.

Is there an LPG-powered Delta?

A factory-fitted 1.4 T-Jet 120 LPG appears in L'argus listings (end of sales at the end of 2013) and in Caradisiac. The consumption figures differ from one site to another.

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