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Verdict
Coupé 1.8 essence de 143 ou 192 ch, avec un coffre de 365 litres. Les retours publiés sur sa fiabilité sont rares : une seule source signale des roulements de roue qui lâchent très tôt sur cette génération. Un exemplaire se juge sur son état réel et son historique d'entretien.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.8 VVT-i 143.
1.8 VVT-i 143
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 143 hp · Crit'Air 3
1 794 cm³, 170 Nm, 205 km/h (fiche Caroom). Version la plus courante.
1.8 VVTL-i 192
Petrol · Manual · 192 hp · Crit'Air 3
1 796 cm³, 180 Nm, 0 à 100 km/h en 7,2 s (fiche Caroom).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,990 – €4,999 (2000 to 2003) | €3,244 | — | 6 |
| Italy | €9,800 – €14,050 (2000 to 2003) | €10,000 | — | 21 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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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 2006: 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 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.
Roulements de roue
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSelon les données de contrôle technique britannique relayées par getcarwise.co.uk, les Celica de septième génération (T230) connaissent des défaillances de roulements de roue à un taux 25,5 fois supérieur à la moyenne du parc, avec un pic autour de 40 à 60 000 miles. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.8 VVT-i 143, 1.8 VVTL-i 192
- 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 “Toyota Celica”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Celica VII — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Écouter les roulements de roue sur route : bruit de roulement qui monte avec la vitesse, jeu à la roue levée.
- Contrôler l'état des bas de caisse et des points d'ancrage des trains roulants (corrosion).
- Sur le 192 ch, vérifier l'historique d'entretien et d'éventuels usages sur circuit.
- Regarder les pneus : usure irrégulière signe d'un train roulant fatigué.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les roulements de roue ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La voiture a-t-elle fait de la piste ou des sorties sportives ?
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien complet ?
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
- €16,000 – €30,500
- Reliability
- 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 Toyota Celica VII (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 volume du coffre de la Toyota Celica VII ?
365 litres, selon la fiche technique Caroom.
Combien de places a la Celica VII ?
4 places, selon la fiche technique Caroom.
Quelles motorisations pour la Celica VII ?
Des 1.8 essence : 143 ch (VVT-i) et 192 ch (VVTL-i), d'après les fiches Caroom.
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