Used automatic cars and vans for sale under £3,000 near Colchester
There are 33 used automatic cars and vans under £3,000 for sale from UK dealers within 20 miles of Colchester on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026. Typical asking price £2,500 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £1,395.
The middle half of the 33 cars and vans are priced between £2,000 and £2,800.
As of 7 November 2026, AskCar lists 601,018 cars and vans from 12,892 UK dealerships, read daily from dealer websites: over 99% of UK dealer used car adverts. No dealer pays to be listed.
Price reductions near Colchester
6 cars and vans within 20 miles had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 7 November 2026. Each one's line in the list below says by how much.
Cars and vans for sale now
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 7 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.
- 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Elegance, 105 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, green. Mileage: 117,000 miles. Price: £1,500, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 43 days ago. Good value: £485 (24%) under the AskCar estimate of £1,985. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 June 2027. Dealer: Stephen Charles in Ipswich, 10 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/skoda-octavia-2006-ca83dfbe9dcd
- 2010 Ford C-Max 2.0 Zetec, 143 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 97,000 miles. Price: £2,000, reduced by £300 from £2,300 since AskCar first saw it on 4 September 2026, 64 days ago. Good value: £519 (20%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,519. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 16 April 2027. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 14 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-c-max-2010-8c903f6bedfe
- 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0 d V6 Premium Luxury, 237 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, white. Mileage: 84,228 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 1 November 2026, 6 days ago. Good value: £752 (20%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,747. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 9 March 2027. Dealer: KAR Connect in Maldon, 9 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xf-2011-04f596258481
- 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium, 194 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, 7 seats, grey. Mileage: 149,000 miles. Price: £2,400, reduced by £100 from £2,500 since AskCar first saw it on 6 October 2026, 32 days ago. Good value: £541 (18%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,941. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 25 November 2026. Dealer: The PRE Loved Car Company in Manningtree, 10 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/hyundai-santa-fe-2012-7f98bf71a1ff
- 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0 d V6 Premium Luxury, 237 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, red. Mileage: 110,212 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £400 from £2,895 since AskCar first saw it on 9 October 2026, 29 days ago. Good value: £524 (17%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,019. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 21 June 2027. Dealer: Cars 2 U in Colchester, 8 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xf-2011-71d00928ac9f
- 2011 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TSI VRS, 178 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, green. Mileage: 124,000 miles. Price: £2,495, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 27 October 2026, 11 days ago. Good value: £496 (16%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,991. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 18 February 2027. Dealer: S J Peters in Sudbury, 13 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/skoda-fabia-2011-bd14fa27b806
- 2005 Nissan Micra 1.4 SE, 86 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, grey. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £2,000, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 2 October 2026, 36 days ago. Good value: £346 (14%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,346. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 16 December 2026. Dealer: Essex Select Cars in Great Bentley, 8 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2005-29c5afc2d9ed
- 2010 Peugeot 207 1.6 VTi Sport, 118 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 72,000 miles. Price: £2,795, raised by £145 from £2,650 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 163 days ago. Good value: £394 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,189. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 22 April 2027. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-207-2010-8fe1886691cb
- 2009 Peugeot 308 CC 1.6 THP SE, 140 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 39,684 miles. Price: £3,000, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 6 November 2026, 1 day ago. Good value: £410 (12%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,410. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 25 March 2027. Dealer: Essex Select Cars in Great Bentley, 8 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-308-cc-2009-88fedd3fc2fc
- 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi Elite NAV, 157 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £2,200, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 4 August 2026, 95 days ago. Good value: £288 (11%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,488. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 24 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 14 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-insignia-2009-d0dd4ada5279
- 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match, 79 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors. Mileage: 79,337 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 3 November 2026, 4 days ago. Good value: £383 (11%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,378. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. Dealer: Clayton Motor Company in Clacton-on-Sea, 13 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-polo-2008-6f7bb2a158a8
- 2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SE, 99 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 3 doors, black. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £2,695, reduced by £555 from £3,250 since AskCar first saw it on 22 June 2026, 138 days ago. Good value: £337 (11%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,032. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 15 February 2027. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-corsa-2011-0de2cbddbf13
- 2010 Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi Tempest, 126 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 110,675 miles. Price: £2,500, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 7 November 2026. Good value: £232 (8%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,732. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 18 October 2027. Dealer: Claydon Autos in Ipswich, 17 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/kia-soul-2010-dcb57574e079
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.1 C250 CDI BlueEfficiency Sport, 201 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, red. Mileage: 145,000 miles. Price: £3,000, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 43 days ago. Fair price: £218 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,218. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 6 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Stephen Charles in Ipswich, 10 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-c-class-2011-e42b5707d585
- 2014 Fiat 500L 1.3 MultiJet Trekking, 85 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, red. Mileage: 113,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 1 November 2026, 6 days ago. Fair price: £180 (5%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,175. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 November 2026. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/fiat-500l-2014-a6ddc5656fe6
- 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 TD V6 HSE, 187 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 137,000 miles. Price: £2,795, reduced by £200 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 13 October 2026, 25 days ago. Fair price: £51 (1%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,846. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 14 September 2027. Dealer: Cavendish UK Car Sales in Sudbury, 15 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-range-rover-sport-2006-0683fe4767cc
- 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, 42 days ago. Fair price: £31 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,769. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 27 November 2026. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 14 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-c5-2011-160baf2f576f
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.1 C250 CDI BlueEfficiency Elegance, 201 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, beige. Mileage: 140,000 miles. Price: £2,950, reduced by £300 from £3,250 since AskCar first saw it on 2 August 2026, 97 days ago. Fair price: £47 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,903. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 24 November 2026. Dealer: Mvs Motors in Colchester, 2 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-c-class-2010-7339bf095ffe
- 2010 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi Exclusive, 110 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 164,000 miles. Price: £1,500, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 17 October 2026, 21 days ago. Fair price: £32 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,468. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 15 January 2027. Dealer: Essex Select Cars in Great Bentley, 8 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-c4-picasso-2010-365af27f2ebb
- 2009 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 138 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, blue. Mileage: 151,000 miles. Price: £2,500, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 6 November 2026, 1 day ago. Fair price: £77 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,423. Euro 4 emissions standard. Dealer: Green Ace Garage in Ipswich, 17 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-s-max-2009-a9ec0946ab94
- 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 d V6 Luxury, 204 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, grey. Mileage: 153,000 miles. Price: £1,800, reduced by £200 from £2,000 since AskCar first saw it on 21 August 2026, 78 days ago. Fair price: £104 (6%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,696. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 4 November 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 14 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/jaguar-xf-2008-99727b60950e
- 2010 Peugeot 207 1.6 VTi Sport, 118 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 94,000 miles. Price: £2,995, reduced by £255 from £3,250 since AskCar first saw it on 2 November 2026, 5 days ago. Above the going rate: £305 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,690. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 22 March 2027. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-207-2010-140c8bd573a1
- 2009 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi Exclusiv, 118 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, green. Mileage: 109,355 miles. Price: £2,495, reduced by £500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 18 September 2026, 50 days ago. Above the going rate: £291 (13%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,204. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 6 November 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Clacton Car Sales in Clacton-on-Sea, 12 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-zafira-2009-d02105790d6b
- 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 Veloce, 167 bhp, automatic, diesel, hatchback, 5 doors, white. Mileage: 157,000 miles. Price: £2,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 3 November 2026, 4 days ago. Above the going rate: £383 (14%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,612. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 24 November 2027. Dealer: Abbey Motors in Colchester, 2 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/alfa-romeo-giulietta-2012-9cb77889e5fb
- 2008 Ford Fusion 1.4 Plus, 79 bhp, automatic, petrol, hatchback, 5 doors, silver. Mileage: 106,000 miles. Price: £2,850, reduced by £45 from £2,895 since AskCar first saw it on 10 July 2026, 120 days ago. Above the going rate: £635 (28%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,215. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 4 May 2027. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-fusion-2008-5fe5272945c9
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8, 163 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats, silver. Mileage: 78,000 miles. Price: £2,000, reduced by £500 from £2,500 since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 43 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,732 (46%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,732. Worth asking the dealer why. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 June 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Green Ace Garage in Ipswich, 17 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-slk-2005-96c5618d1491
- 2005 Volvo C70 2.4 GT, 193 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, blue. Mileage: 99,560 miles. Price: £1,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 17 October 2026, 21 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,683 (45%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,678. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 16 May 2027. Dealer: Pristine Cars in Ipswich, 16 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-c70-2005-78ca53e1085a
- 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 TD4 HSE, 158 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, black. Mileage: 235,000 miles. Price: £1,600, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 21 October 2026, 17 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,303 (44%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,903. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 November 2026. Dealer: Browns Car Company in Maldon, 14 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-freelander-2-2009-5aecf7eb5ffa
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz C Class 1.8 C180 BlueEfficiency Sport, 153 bhp, automatic, petrol, estate, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 105,517 miles. Price: £2,799, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 4 November 2026, 3 days ago. Far below the going rate: £1,687 (37%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,486. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 23 February 2027. Dealer: Drive Dayles in Colchester, 8 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-c-class-2011-b5c3d058223d
- 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, 135 days ago. Fair price: £38 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £1,957. 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, 18 miles from Colchester. 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, 136 days ago. Above the going rate: £520 (22%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,275. 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, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/nissan-micra-2007-5d30fb6b9953
- 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 Exclusive, 137 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, silver. Price: £1,395, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 4 November 2026, 3 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 21 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: DB Car Sales in Ipswich, 18 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/citroen-xsara-picasso-2006-d981970cc7b8
- 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, 63 days ago. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 26 June 2027. Dealer: OnlyVans A12 in Witham, 11 miles from Colchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/renault-laguna-2002-848045968a87
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