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Verdict
Small four-seat city car with a 168 L boot, available with a single engine: the 69 hp 1.0 VVT-i three-cylinder, then 72 hp after the 2018 facelift. Its reliability is considered good, the most frequently cited weak point being the clutch, in both the manual and the x-shift automated manual. Its safety is modest: 3 stars in the Euro NCAP test of 2017 in standard equipment.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €7,000 – €10,900
- Monthly cost
- €290
- Euro NCAP
- 3/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.0 VVT-i 72.
1.0 VVT-i 69
Petrol · Manual · 69 hp · Crit'Air 1
1.0 three-cylinder with 95 Nm and a 5-speed manual gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 14.2 s. Carverif reports clutch faults on cars built up to 14 March 2017.
1.0 VVT-i 69 x-shift
Petrol · Automatic · 69 hp · 4.2 L/100 km · 97 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Same engine with the x-shift automated manual gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 15.5 s. Test it at length (see faults).
1.0 VVT-i 72
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 72 hp · 4.1 L/100 km · 93 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Engine revised at the 2018 facelift (two injectors, higher compression ratio, cooled EGR, balance shaft): 93 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in 13.8 s. The most reassuring choice on the used market.
1.0 VVT-i 72 x-shift
Petrol · Automatic · 72 hp · 4.2 L/100 km · 95 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
72 hp engine paired with the x-shift automated manual gearbox.
Market prices
€7,000 – €10,900
Indicative range: 2014 to 2021, yearly medians of 242 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Premature wear or clutch fault
Severity 2/3 · CostlyThe clutch is the part most often cited in owner reviews of the Aygo 2. Carverif reports clutch faults on the 5-speed manual and x-shift automated manual gearboxes built up to 14 March 2017. Some owners report a clutch failing shortly after the 3-year warranty ends or around 65,000 km. Signs to watch for on a test drive: slipping, juddering, difficult or snatching gear changes.
- Versions
- 1.0 VVT-i 69, 1.0 VVT-i 69 x-shift, 1.0 VVT-i 72, 1.0 VVT-i 72 x-shift
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Sources
- Toyota Aygo II (2014-2021) : fiabilité occasion — Carverif (new tab)
- Avis Toyota Aygo 2 1.0 VVTi 69 ch (2014) : embrayage après la garantie — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Avis Toyota Aygo 2 1.0 VVTi 69 ch (2014, 65 000 km) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Common Problems with the Toyota Aygo — WhoCanFixMyCar (new tab)
- Aygo clutch — Toyota Owners Club (new tab)
Juddering and failure of the x-shift automated manual gearbox
Severity 2/3 · CostlyThe x-shift is a manual gearbox whose clutch and gear changes are controlled by an actuator. Owners report juddering when pulling away, and clutch or actuator faults whose repair is expensive. A manual gearbox is more reassuring.
- Versions
- 1.0 VVT-i 69 x-shift, 1.0 VVT-i 72 x-shift
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
- 22 January 2021 — Check of the rear seat belts, one of which could have a seam that might tear (Aygo built from 27 August to 8 October 2020, Toyota recall 20SMD-114). Date of the European Rapex alert 3/2021. Recall notice (new tab)
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €101 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €62 |
| Maintenance | €32 |
| Depreciation | €95 |
| Total per month | €290 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- 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)€101
1.0 VVT-i 72 version: combined consumption of 4.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €101
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).
- Insurance€62
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€32
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€95
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Aygo II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Clutch test: pull away on a hill and in 3rd gear at low revs; reject the car if it slips, judders or the gears catch.
- On an x-shift: a long test drive in town with stops, starts and reversing; there should be no jerking and no fault message.
- For a car built before 14 March 2017: ask whether the clutch has already been replaced, with invoices to back it up.
- Check the engine oil level, as Carverif recommends monitoring oil consumption.
- For an Aygo built between late August and early October 2020: have Toyota check the rear seat belt recall using the serial number.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the clutch (or the x-shift gearbox actuator) already been replaced? At what mileage?
- Do you have the maintenance invoices, including the oil changes?
- Was the car driven mainly in town?
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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- Fuel types
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
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- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
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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 Toyota Aygo 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
What Euro NCAP rating does the Toyota Aygo 2 have?
Tested at the end of 2017, it scores 3 stars in standard equipment (74% for adults, 63% for children, 64% for pedestrians, 25% for safety assist) and 4 stars with the optional Toyota Safety Sense safety pack, which was not offered on every trim level. It had scored 4 stars in the 2014 test.
Which engine should I choose for a used Aygo 2?
There is only one engine, the 1.0 VVT-i: 69 hp until the 2018 facelift, then 72 hp. The real question concerns the gearbox: the 5-speed manual is more reassuring than the x-shift automated manual, which is slower and more often cited for clutch and actuator problems.
What is the boot capacity of the Aygo 2?
168 litres, one of the smallest on the market, for 4 seats.
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