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Verdict
Ludospace rustique de 650 litres de coffre, jugé fiable avec un bon entretien par la plupart des propriétaires qui ont publié un avis. Les défauts cités sont surtout des pannes électriques non immobilisantes et, sur le 1.5 dCi, l'encrassement de la vanne EGR. Les retours publiés restent peu nombreux (un site principal) et aucune note Euro NCAP n'a été retrouvée.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €2,000 – €4,545
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 95.
1.2 75
Petrol · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 3
Quatre-cylindres essence de 75 ch, boîte manuelle (avis Fiches-auto, modèle 2006). Un propriétaire le dit fiable en usage avec remorque.
1.6 95
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 95 hp · Crit'Air 3
Quatre-cylindres essence de 95 ch, boîte manuelle (avis Fiches-auto, modèles 2006-2007). Consommation rapportée de 7 à 8,5 l/100 km.
1.5 dCi 65
Diesel · Manual · 65 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel de 65 ch, boîte manuelle (avis Fiches-auto). Consommation rapportée de 4,6 à 5,5 l/100 km ; vanne EGR à surveiller en usage urbain.
Market prices
€2,000 – €4,545
Indicative range: 2000 à 2007, médianes par année de 17 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (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 15% 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 | €2,000 – €4,545 (2000 to 2007) | €3,800 | — | — |
| Germany | €850 – €3,300 (1999 to 2007) | €2,644 | — | 82 |
| Belgium | €1,750 – €2,475 (2004 to 2007) | €2,200 | — | 11 |
| Italy | €1,500 – €4,700 (2002 to 2007) | €3,050 | — | 30 |
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 2008: 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.
Vanne EGR et bougies de préchauffage du 1.5 dCi
Severity 2/3 · CostlyUn propriétaire de 1.5 dCi (2005) cite des bougies de préchauffage, une vanne EGR encrassée avec retour calaminé en usage très urbain, et une durite d'admission arrachée. Avis isolé à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.5 dCi 65
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Pannes électriques et petits défauts
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingLes avis de propriétaires décrivent des pannes souvent non immobilisantes : centralisation, vitres électriques, compteur de vitesse, voyants, antidémarrage, poignées de portes fragiles.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 75, 1.6 95, 1.5 dCi 65
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Kangoo”). 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)
- 7 May 2021 — Les éléments de l’essieu arrière peuvent ne pas être suffisamment serrés. En conséquence, les roues arrière peuvent être verrouillées ou désengagées, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident. Official notice
- 22 November 2019 — La fonction «stop & start» peut ne pas fonctionner correctement. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Renault Kangoo I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Tester centralisation, vitres électriques, compteur de vitesse et voyants au tableau de bord.
- Regarder les barres de toit et les joints : des entrées d'eau sont signalées.
- 1.5 dCi : contrôler fumées, vanne EGR et durite d'admission.
- Demander les factures du kit de distribution, du câble d'embrayage et des soufflets de direction.
- Contrôler la rouille (bas de caisse, ouvrants) sur un modèle de plus de quinze ans.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le kit de distribution a-t-il été remplacé, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Le véhicule a-t-il servi comme utilitaire (usage professionnel) ?
- Avez-vous les factures d'entretien et le contrôle technique récent ?
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: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Kangoo
II · 2008–2021
- Price
- €4,645 – €12,480
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel, Petrol
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Dacia Dokker
I · 2012–2021
- Price
- €6,500 – €12,800
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ford Tourneo Connect
II · 2013–2021
- Price
- €9,500 – €17,700
- Reliability
- 3/5
- 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 Renault Kangoo 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
Quel est le coffre du Kangoo I ?
650 litres pour 5 places, selon la fiche technique Fiches-auto.
Le Kangoo I est-il fiable ?
Les propriétaires qui ont publié un avis parlent de voiture fiable avec un bon entretien ; Carwise lui compte aucun problème dangereux pour cette génération. Les défauts cités sont surtout électriques.
Quelle motorisation choisir ?
Le 1.6 95 ch essence est celui qui cumule le moins de défauts dans les avis lus ; le 1.5 dCi consomme moins (4,6 à 5,5 l/100 km rapportés) mais sa vanne EGR peut s'encrasser en ville.
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