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Verdict
Petite citadine haute, jumelle de la Suzuki Splash, au coffre de 210 litres. Les retours publiés sont peu nombreux (53 avis sur Fiches-auto) et plutôt bons sur la robustesse, mais l'embrayage du 1.2 85 ch et du 1.3 CDTI est cité, et des rappels airbag et colonne de direction ont existé : faites vérifier qu'ils ont été effectués. Euro NCAP n'a jamais testé l'Agila elle-même.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €3,800 – €5,000
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.0 65.
1.0 65
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 65 hp · Crit'Air 2
Trois-cylindres de 65 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto). Plusieurs avis le décrivent comme robuste, un exemplaire dépasse 237 000 km.
1.2 85
Petrol · Manual · 85 hp · Crit'Air 2
Quatre-cylindres de 85 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto). Un avis juge l'embrayage son plus gros défaut.
1.2 94
Petrol · Manual · 94 hp · Crit'Air 2
Quatre-cylindres de 94 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto). L'avis cité à 138 000 km le juge fiable.
1.3 CDTI 75
Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 75 ch et 190 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto). Un avis évoque 272 000 km sans souci, un autre un disque d'embrayage défaillant.
Engine: Fiat 1.3 Multijet (JTDm, CDTI chez Opel)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
Market prices
€3,800 – €5,000
Indicative range: 2008 à 2012, médianes par année de 89 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (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 8% 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 | €3,800 – €5,000 (2008 to 2012) | €4,000 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,700 – €5,195 (2008 to 2013) | €2,990 | — | 117 |
| Belgium | €3,025 – €5,000 (2009 to 2013) | €3,720 | — | 24 |
| Italy | €2,600 – €4,700 (2008 to 2013) | €3,700 | — | 92 |
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.
- Production ended in 2014: 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 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.
Suspension et freinage : défauts relevés par CarWise
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarWise recense cinq problèmes connus sur la Vauxhall Agila, dont une rupture d'un composant de suspension (la plus grave), une défaillance de la valve de détection de charge et la corrosion d'une bague de flexible de frein, classés sous le code B-H08. Une seule source : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.0 65, 1.2 85, 1.2 94, 1.3 CDTI 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Embrayage et boîte manuelle
Severity 2/3 · CostlyDes propriétaires de Fiches-auto citent l'embrayage comme le plus gros défaut du 1.2 85 ch (exemplaire de 2012, 147 000 km) et un disque d'embrayage défaillant avec vitesses dures à passer sur un 1.3 CDTI 2010. Ce sont des témoignages isolés.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 85, 1.3 CDTI 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel airbag (1.0 65, 1.2 85, 1.2 94, 1.3 CDTI 75)
- Rappel colonne de direction (1.0 65, 1.2 85, 1.2 94, 1.3 CDTI 75)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Agila”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Opel Agila B — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série les rappels airbag et colonne de direction.
- Essayer l'embrayage à froid et à chaud : point de patinage, broutement, passage des vitesses dont la marche arrière.
- Contrôler l'état des flexibles de frein et des éléments de suspension.
- Sur le 1.3 CDTI, vérifier au démarrage l'absence de fumée et de perte de puissance à bas régime.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures de révision.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels airbag et colonne de direction ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous une attestation ?
- L'embrayage a-t-il déjà été remplacé, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Quelles révisions ont été faites, et avec quelles factures ?
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
Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opel Corsa
D · 2006–2014
- Price
- €2,450 – €4,490
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Suzuki Swift
IV · 2017–2024
- Price
- €10,100 – €16,000
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Toyota Aygo
II · 2014–2021
- Price
- €7,400 – €11,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Peugeot 108
I · 2014–2021
- Price
- €5,900 – €9,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Fiat Panda
III · since 2012
- Price
- €4,900 – €17,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai i10
II · 2013–2019
- Price
- €5,700 – €8,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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 Opel Agila B (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
L'Opel Agila B a-t-elle été testée par Euro NCAP ?
Non : selon Auto Express, la Vauxhall Agila n'a jamais passé le crash test Euro NCAP. Sa jumelle Suzuki Splash a obtenu quatre étoiles.
Quel est le volume du coffre de l'Opel Agila B ?
210 litres, pour 5 places, selon la fiche technique de Fiches-auto.
L'Opel Agila B est-elle fiable ?
Les avis de propriétaires sont plutôt favorables (moteurs durables, peu de frais), mais l'embrayage est cité et deux rappels de sécurité ont existé.
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