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Verdict
Citadine réputée fiable par les internautes (1.0 et 1.3 essence sans histoire sur de gros kilométrages), mais deux points à contrôler : les rappels (freinage avant 2000, airbags 2001-2005) et la culasse du 1.4 D-4D, signalée fêlée vers 115 000 km par des propriétaires.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €2,700 – €3,000
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.0 69.
1.0 69
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 69 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 1.0 de 69 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports : retours très favorables dans Fiches-auto.
1.3 86
Petrol · Manual · 86 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 1.3 de 86 ch, boîte manuelle ; certains exemplaires en boîte automatique.
1.4 D-4D 75
Diesel · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel 1.4 de 75 ch, boîte manuelle ; des propriétaires signalent une culasse fragile.
Engine: Toyota 1.4 D-4D
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
Market prices
€2,700 – €3,000
Indicative range: 2001 à 2004, médianes par année de 29 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.
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 | €2,700 – €3,000 (2001 to 2004) | €3,000 | — | — |
| Germany | €1,290 – €2,500 (1999 to 2004) | €2,000 | — | 48 |
| Belgium | €1,500 – €2,800 (1999 to 2004) | €2,300 | — | 43 |
| Italy | €1,390 – €2,850 (1999 to 2004) | €2,300 | — | 93 |
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 2005: 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.
Culasse fêlée du 1.4 D-4D
Severity 2/3 · CostlyDes propriétaires de Yaris 1.4 D-4D 75 ch signalent une culasse fêlée ou un joint de culasse défaillant, autour de 115 000 km pour l'un, avec une réparation d'environ 2 500 euros chez Toyota. Retours d'utilisateurs, sans statistique constructeur.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.4 D-4D 75
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel freinage des Yaris d'avant 2000 (1.0 69, 1.3 86)
- Rappels airbag (1.0 69, 1.3 86, 1.4 D-4D 75)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Yaris”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Yaris I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier en concession Toyota, avec le numéro de série, les rappels freinage et airbags.
- Sur le 1.4 D-4D, contrôler l'absence de fuite de liquide de refroidissement et de joint de culasse défaillant.
- Contrôler les bruits de mâchoires de frein arrière et l'usure des roulements de roue.
- Essayer l'embrayage : un embrayage mal monté ou fragile est signalé par des propriétaires.
- Vérifier la carrosserie : fragile et très exposée selon les avis.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels freinage et airbags ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- (1.4 D-4D) La culasse ou le joint de culasse ont-ils déjà été réparés ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien et du dernier remplacement d'embrayage ?
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
Toyota Yaris
II · 2005–2011
- Price
- €3,000 – €5,945
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Renault Clio
II · 1998–2012
- Price
- €2,000 – €4,990
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- 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 Toyota Yaris 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
La Toyota Yaris I est-elle fiable ?
Les avis publiés sont très favorables (plus de 300 000 km sans gros souci rapportés sur des 1.3), avec pour réserves les rappels et la culasse du 1.4 D-4D.
Quelles motorisations pour la Yaris I ?
Essence 1.0 de 69 ch, 1.3 de 86 ch, 1.5 de 106 ch (TS) et diesel 1.4 D-4D de 75 ch, d'après Fiches-auto.
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