Used automatic cars and vans for sale under £3,000 near Chelmsford
There are 124 used automatic cars and vans under £3,000 for sale from UK dealers within 20 miles of Chelmsford on AskCar, as of 9 November 2026. Typical asking price £2,500 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £1,250.
The middle half of the 124 cars and vans are priced between £2,000 and £3,000.
As of 9 November 2026, AskCar lists 584,619 cars and vans from 12,676 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.
Price reductions near Chelmsford
21 cars and vans within 20 miles had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 9 November 2026. Of those priced between £1,000 and £60,000, these 8 have the biggest reductions in pounds since AskCar first saw them.
- 2011 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive, 160 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 142,000 miles. Price: £2,800, reduced by £1,200 from £4,000 since AskCar first saw it on 26 September 2026, 44 days ago. Fair price: £41 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,759. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 27 November 2026. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 9 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-c5-2011-160baf2f576f
- 2006 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi Sport, 136 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 96,910 miles. Price: £2,600, reduced by £1,150 from £3,750 since AskCar first saw it on 14 October 2026, 26 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 5 January 2027. Dealer: Cars Under 3000 in Rayleigh, 11 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-407-sw-2006-0c9a3f9b6b8a
- 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3 Avantgarde, 197 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 91,500 miles. Price: £1,995, reduced by £1,000 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 26 September 2026, 44 days ago. Far below the going rate: £2,838 (58%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,833. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 19 March 2027. Dealer: Central Cars in Southend-on-Sea, 14 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-clk-1999-c6b96eeec132
- 2007 Honda Jazz 1.4 i-DSI SE, 82 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 70,344 miles. Price: £2,999, reduced by £699 from £3,698 since AskCar first saw it on 24 July 2026, 108 days ago. Good value: £483 (13%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,482. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 17 July 2027. Dealer: Four Friends Motors in Havering, 17 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/honda-jazz-2007-576b48f08272
- 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Acenta, automatic, petrol, SUV, 5 doors, white. Mileage: 80,000 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £597 from £3,092 since AskCar first saw it on 4 October 2026, 36 days ago. Far below the going rate: £2,334 (48%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,829. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 19 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: House of Motors London in Barking and Dagenham, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-qashqai-2013-08c36a875b3c
- 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i CDX, 85 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 116,000 miles. Price: £1,480, reduced by £515 from £1,995 since AskCar first saw it on 9 October 2026, 31 days ago. Good value: £431 (22%) under the AskCar estimate of £1,911. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 September 2027. Dealer: NJ Cars in Rainham, 19 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-yaris-2001-1151e4a4a6eb
- 2012 Toyota Prius 1.8, automatic, hybrid (petrol), hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 300,000 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 14 October 2026, 26 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,135 (31%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,630. Worth asking the dealer why. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: TM UK Trading in Havering, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-prius-2012-85225acd8877
- 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi Airdream Exclusive+, 112 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, silver. Mileage: 114,792 miles. Price: £2,500, reduced by £500 from £3,000 since AskCar first saw it on 16 September 2026, 54 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,542 (38%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,042. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 19 March 2027. Dealer: Fusion Motors in Grays, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-grand-c4-picasso-2014-ae570b285498
Cars and vans for sale now, page 2 of 2
Best value first: the cars and vans priced furthest below their AskCar estimate come first, and those without one come after. The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for that one car or van, from its model, age, mileage and specification, using the priced adverts of its make and model on AskCar as of 9 November 2026.
Each car or van: year, make, model, engine and trim, power, gearbox, fuel, body, doors, colour; mileage; price and its changes; how the price compares with the AskCar estimate; emissions standard and ULEZ compliance where it holds; MOT; dealer, town and distance; AskCar page.
Cheaper cars or vans like each one, with its price history, are on its AskCar page.
- 2012 Peugeot 3008 1.6 e-HDi Allure, 110 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 120,880 miles. Price: £1,795, reduced by £200 from £1,995 since AskCar first saw it on 23 September 2026, 47 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,057 (37%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,852. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 23 March 2027. Dealer: Lucky Seven Motors in Ilford, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-3008-2012-fa4110e8299e
- 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX 3, 136 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 135,000 miles. Price: £2,795, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 16 October 2026, 24 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,626 (36%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,421. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. Dealer: Hornsby Cars in Basildon, 12 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/kia-sportage-2014-671600bdf35d
- 2015 Vauxhall ADAM 1.4 JAM, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, red. Mileage: 95,000 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 20 June 2026, 142 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,403 (35%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,898. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 7 May 2027. Dealer: House of Motors London in Barking and Dagenham, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-adam-2015-378cfd8baf20
- 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Titanium, 138 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, blue. Mileage: 110,000 miles. Price: £1,895, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 23 October 2026, 17 days ago. Far below the going rate: £934 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,829. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. Dealer: Hornsby Cars in Basildon, 12 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-s-max-2010-fc49eb5afe29
- 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 d V6 Premium Luxury, 204 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, black. Mileage: 57,800 miles. Price: £2,950, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 24 September 2026, 46 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,371 (31%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,321. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 September 2027. Dealer: S I Motors in Havering, 9 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xf-2008-bf70fcedd346
- 2012 Toyota Prius 1.8, automatic, hybrid (petrol), hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 300,000 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 14 October 2026, 26 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,135 (31%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,630. Worth asking the dealer why. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: TM UK Trading in Havering, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-prius-2012-85225acd8877
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI SE, 113 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 59,000 miles. Price: £2,499, reduced by £496 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 45 days ago. Far below the going rate: £897 (26%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,396. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 25 March 2027. Dealer: Matli Motors in Southend-on-Sea, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2004-332bc80b91e9
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match, 104 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 177,008 miles. Price: £2,990, reduced by £500 from £3,490 since AskCar first saw it on 22 August 2026, 79 days ago. Far below the going rate: £997 (25%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,987. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 10 March 2027. Dealer: ATA Cars in Dagenham, 19 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2015-5617afe08258
- 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia, 142 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 104,000 miles. Price: £1,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 June 2026, 137 days ago. Fair price: £68 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,927. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 4 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-focus-2006-63a91b48d107
- 2007 Nissan Micra 1.4 Spirita, 87 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £2,795, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 24 June 2026, 138 days ago. Above the going rate: £548 (24%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,247. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 4 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2007-5d30fb6b9953
- 2024 DFSK EC35, 79 bhp, automatic, electric, panel van, white. Mileage: 97 miles. Price: £119 including VAT. AskCar first saw it on 20 July 2026, 112 days ago. ULEZ compliant. MOT: first test not yet due. Dealer: Vanwise in Harlow, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/dfsk-ec35-2024-8b84bdbd0308
- 2019 BMW X3 3.0 M40d, 322 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 83,000 miles. Price: £200. AskCar first saw it on 8 November 2026, 1 day ago. Euro 6 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 12 December 2026. Dealer: Kingswood Vans in Halstead, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-x3-2019-36195d45edb6
- 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 SR, 127 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, silver. Mileage: 125,528 miles. Price: £1,700, reduced by £799 from £2,499 since AskCar first saw it on 16 June 2026, 146 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 3 April 2027. Dealer: G.A.P Autos in Basildon, 14 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/toyota-corolla-verso-2008-622db0b12a75
- 2003 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 E, 75 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, yellow. Mileage: 42,320 miles. Price: £1,750, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 28 August 2026, 73 days ago. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 26 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Georges Motors in Rochford, 13 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-lupo-2003-88510afbc404
- 2001 Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 S, 75 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats, green. Mileage: 68,121 miles. Price: £1,799, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 7 November 2026, 2 days ago. Euro 2 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Watsons Autos in Bishop's Stortford, 13 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-lupo-2001-cefabeb1c822
- 2005 Hyundai Getz 1.3 CDX, 80 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 78,500 miles. Price: £1,995, reduced by £504 from £2,499 since AskCar first saw it on 25 August 2026, 76 days ago. MOT: valid until 3 September 2027. Dealer: Rk Motoring in Southend-on-Sea, 18 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/hyundai-getz-2005-fc0479ac7171
- 2005 Hyundai Matrix 1.6 GSi, 102 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 76,000 miles. Price: £1,999, reduced by £496 from £2,495 since AskCar first saw it on 22 August 2026, 79 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 4 February 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Rainham Motors in Rainham, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/hyundai-matrix-2005-aa4a12733a83
- 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S Line, 197 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, blue. Mileage: 76,495 miles. Price: £2,490, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 29 October 2026, 11 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 30 January 2027. Dealer: AAT Quality Cars in Tilbury, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/audi-a4-cabriolet-2007-178bf16e6270
- 2010 Renault Grand Modus 1.6 VVT Dynamique, 109 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 64,542 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 29 September 2026, 41 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Kaz Executive Travel in Basildon, 14 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/renault-grand-modus-2010-54017325b0d1
- 2002 Renault Laguna 1.8 Expression, 118 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 81,953 miles. Price: £2,495, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 5 September 2026, 65 days ago. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 26 June 2027. Dealer: OnlyVans A12 in Witham, 10 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/renault-laguna-2002-848045968a87
- 2006 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDi Sport, 136 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 96,910 miles. Price: £2,600, reduced by £1,150 from £3,750 since AskCar first saw it on 14 October 2026, 26 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 5 January 2027. Dealer: Cars Under 3000 in Rayleigh, 11 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-407-sw-2006-0c9a3f9b6b8a
- 2007 Peugeot 407 2.7 HDi SE, 205 bhp, automatic, diesel, coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 82,000 miles. Price: £2,695, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 45 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 30 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Wintry Cars in Harlow, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-407-2007-3b47acd9db1a
- 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8, 160 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 110,000 miles. Price: £2,995, reduced by £2,000 from £4,995 since AskCar first saw it on 11 September 2026, 59 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 14 July 2027. Dealer: TM UK Trading in Havering, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/audi-a4-cabriolet-2006-885b11c21ea2
- 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 SE, 240 bhp, automatic, petrol, saloon, 4 doors, silver. Mileage: 80,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 165 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 28 January 2027. Dealer: Essex Car Centre in Chelmsford, 2 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-s-type-2005-cbeb43d0dcc1
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