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Verdict
Citadine essence à moteur 1.5 de 106 ch et boîte manuelle, au coffre de 261 litres selon la seule fiche technique lue (Wandaloo, marché marocain). Aucune panne propre à cette génération n'est documentée publiquement dans les sources consultées, aucune note Euro NCAP n'a été trouvée pour elle et les retours de propriétaires manquent : la fiabilité n'est pas notée. Faites vérifier la voiture et l'historique d'entretien.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.5 VTi-Tech 106.
1.5 VTi-Tech 106
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 106 hp · 5.8 L/100 km · Crit'Air 1
Quatre cylindres atmosphérique de 1 498 cm³, 106 ch et 135 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 5,8 l/100 km annoncés et 0 à 100 km/h en 10,4 s (fiche Wandaloo du marché marocain, finition Excite).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £7,500 – £9,500 (2019 to 2023) | £8,500 | — | 21 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- 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.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
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
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
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “MG MG3”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
MG MG3 II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander le carnet d'entretien complet et les factures : les retours publiés sur cette génération sont rares.
- Contrôler la batterie et le démarrage à froid après une nuit d'immobilisation.
- Essayer l'embrayage et la boîte manuelle à 5 rapports : point de patinage, passage des vitesses.
- Vérifier l'absence de voyants au tableau de bord (moteur, airbags) et faire lire les codes défaut si besoin.
- Repérer l'atelier MG le plus proche et la disponibilité des pièces.
Questions to ask the seller
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien et les factures des dernières révisions ?
- L'embrayage, la batterie ou la distribution ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Des voyants sont-ils déjà apparus au tableau de bord ?
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
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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 MG MG3 II (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
La MG3 de deuxième génération est-elle fiable ?
Aucune panne propre à cette génération n'est documentée dans les sources lues et les avis publiés concernent surtout la version hybride de 2024. La fiabilité n'est donc pas notée.
Quel est le volume du coffre de la MG3 essence ?
261 litres selon la fiche Wandaloo de la version 1.5 MT Excite (marché marocain) ; les fiches divergent d'une source à l'autre.
Quelle motorisation pour la MG3 essence ?
Un 1.5 VTi-Tech de 106 ch associé à une boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, annoncé à 5,8 l/100 km (Wandaloo).
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