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Verdict
Monospace compact à portes arrière à ouverture inversée, 5 places et 400 litres de coffre, classé 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2010. Selon CarVerif, le diesel 1.7 CDTI cumule des soucis d'EGR et d'injecteurs, le 1.3 CDTI une chaîne de distribution fragile et le 1.4 Turbo des problèmes de turbo et de bobines. Carwise signale une corrosion des sertissages de flexibles de frein, et un rappel pollution vise les Meriva produites de 2013 à 2017. Chaque exemplaire se juge sur son historique.
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €4,740 – €6,840
- Monthly cost
- €231
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.4 Turbo 120.
1.4 Turbo 120
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 120 hp · 5.4 L/100 km · 127 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Essence turbo de 120 ch et 175 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports ; 5,4 l/100 km et 127 g/km (fiche AutoScout24). CarVerif cite turbo, bobines et joint de collecteur d'admission.
Engine: Opel 1.4 Turbo
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.3 CDTI 95
Diesel · Manual · 95 hp · 4.5 L/100 km · 119 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 95 ch et 180 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports ; 4,5 l/100 km et 119 g/km (fiche AutoScout24). CarVerif signale une chaîne de distribution fragile.
Engine: Fiat 1.3 Multijet (JTDm, CDTI chez Opel)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.6 CDTI 110
Diesel · Manual · 110 hp · 4.0 L/100 km · 105 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 110 ch, boîte manuelle ; 4,0 l/100 km et 105 g/km (fiche L'argus, millésime 2016-2017).
Engine: Opel 1.6 CDTI
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.7 CDTI 110
Diesel · Manual · 110 hp · 5.3 L/100 km · 139 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 110 ch et 280 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports ; 5,3 l/100 km et 139 g/km (fiche AutoScout24, 2010-2013). Vanne EGR et injecteurs à surveiller selon CarVerif.
Market prices
€4,740 – €6,840
Indicative range: 2011 à 2016, médianes par année de 28 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices up 3% since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | €4,740 | 14 |
| 2013 | €5,990 | 7 |
| 2014 | €5,300 | 3 |
| 2016 | €6,840 | 4 |
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 | €4,740 – €6,840 (2011 to 2016) | €5,145 | — | — |
| Germany | €3,999 – €8,470 (2011 to 2017) | €4,795 | — | 396 |
| Belgium | €3,550 – €7,000 (2011 to 2017) | €4,500 | — | 124 |
| Spain | €5,400 – €7,630 (2011 to 2016) | €7,470 | +45 % | 72 |
| Italy | €3,820 – €6,750 (2011 to 2017) | €4,800 | — | 320 |
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
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 105 to 139 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.
- 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
- 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.
Corrosion des sertissages de flexibles de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousLe site britannique Carwise place en tête des défauts de la Meriva B la corrosion excessive des sertissages des flexibles de frein (200 à 400 livres de réparation) et classe deux des cinq défauts connus de cette génération comme critiques pour la sécurité.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.4 Turbo 120, 1.3 CDTI 95, 1.6 CDTI 110, 1.7 CDTI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Chaîne de distribution du 1.3 CDTI
Severity 3/3 · SeriousSelon CarVerif, la chaîne de distribution est le point faible du 1.3 CDTI 95 ch, avec un risque de casse entre 80 000 et 150 000 km. Le site conseille d'écouter la chaîne au ralenti et de contrôler le carnet d'entretien.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.3 CDTI 95
- Onset
- between 80,000 km and 150,000 km
- Repair
- not documented
Vanne EGR du 1.7 CDTI
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif recense 16 défaillances de la vanne EGR sur 109 propriétaires de Meriva B 1.7 CDTI 110 ch, typiquement entre 80 000 et 150 000 km. Le remplacement coûte 150 à 350 euros.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CDTI 110
- Onset
- between 80,000 km and 150,000 km
- Repair
- €150 to €350
Injecteurs du 1.7 CDTI
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif recense 25 cas de défaillance d'injecteurs sur 109 propriétaires de Meriva B 1.7 CDTI, surtout entre 150 000 et 250 000 km. Un injecteur coûte 250 à 450 euros ; le jeu de quatre revient à 1 000 à 1 800 euros.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CDTI 110
- Onset
- between 150,000 km and 250,000 km
- Repair
- €1,000 to €1,800
Turbo et bobines d'allumage du 1.4 Turbo
Severity 2/3 · CostlySelon CarVerif, les principaux défauts du 1.4 Turbo 120 ch apparaissent entre 90 000 et 140 000 km : enrayage du turbo (1 200 à 1 800 euros), bobines d'allumage défaillantes (400 à 600 euros) et fuite du joint de collecteur d'admission (500 à 800 euros).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.4 Turbo 120
- Onset
- between 90,000 km and 140,000 km
- Repair
- €1,200 to €1,800
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : problème de pollution (Meriva produites de 2013 à 2017) (1.4 Turbo 120, 1.3 CDTI 95, 1.6 CDTI 110, 1.7 CDTI 110)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Meriva”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 15 January 2026 — Les émissions d'oxyde d'azote (nox) sont supérieures aux limites réglementaires. Les émissions excessives de nox présentent un risque pour l'environnement. Type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: 17/10/2022 Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €133 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €45 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €29 |
| Total per month | €231 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€133
1.4 Turbo 120 version: combined consumption of 5.4 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
5.4 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €133
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€45
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€29
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Opel Meriva B — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire inspecter les flexibles de frein et leurs sertissages : traces de rouille, gonflement, fuite de liquide.
- Vérifier avec le numéro de série si le rappel pollution (produites de 2013 à 2017) a été effectué.
- Sur un 1.7 CDTI, demander si la vanne EGR et les injecteurs ont été remplacés, et faire lire les codes défauts.
- Sur un 1.3 CDTI, écouter la chaîne de distribution au ralenti à froid.
- Sur un 1.4 Turbo, contrôler les reprises (turbo, bobines) et l'absence de fuite d'huile ou de ralenti instable.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les flexibles de frein ont-ils été contrôlés ou remplacés ?
- Le rappel pollution a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- Quelles réparations moteur ont été faites (EGR, injecteurs, chaîne ou turbo selon la motorisation), 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
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- Price
- €5,000 – €7,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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- Price
- €6,640 – €8,840
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €4,145 – €7,095
- Reliability
- 1/5
- Fuel types
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- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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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 Opel Meriva 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
Quelle note l'Opel Meriva B a-t-elle obtenue à l'Euro NCAP ?
Cinq étoiles, en novembre 2010, selon Autozine.
Quel est le volume du coffre de l'Opel Meriva B ?
400 litres, et jusqu'à 1 500 litres banquette rabattue, selon les fiches AutoScout24 et L'argus.
Quel moteur choisir sur une Opel Meriva B d'occasion ?
Aucun n'est exempt de défauts d'après CarVerif : EGR et injecteurs sur le 1.7 CDTI, chaîne de distribution sur le 1.3 CDTI, turbo et bobines sur le 1.4 Turbo. L'historique d'entretien compte plus que le moteur.
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