Used automatic cars and vans for sale under £5,000 near Chelmsford
There are 420 used automatic cars and vans under £5,000 for sale from UK dealers within 20 miles of Chelmsford on AskCar, as of 10 November 2026. Typical asking price £4,000 (the median: half cost less, half cost more). The cheapest is £1,250.
The middle half of the 420 cars and vans are priced between £3,000 and £4,700.
As of 10 November 2026, AskCar lists 591,054 cars and vans from 12,888 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
84 cars and vans within 20 miles had their price reduced in the last 14 days to 10 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 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320i, 167 bhp, automatic, petrol, estate, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 69,388 miles. Price: £5,000, reduced by £1,795 from £6,795 since AskCar first saw it on 17 July 2026, 116 days ago. Good value: £1,467 (22%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,467. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 4 March 2027. Dealer: Used Cars For Sale Essex in Wickford, 10 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2011-79c3f4b300b2
- 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.3 Avantgarde, 197 bhp, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats, black. Mileage: 91,500 miles. Price: £1,495, reduced by £1,500 from £2,995 since AskCar first saw it on 26 September 2026, 45 days ago. Far below the going rate: £3,367 (69%) under the AskCar estimate of £4,862. 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
- 2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0 320d SE, 175 bhp, automatic, diesel, saloon, 4 doors, silver. Mileage: 65,000 miles. Price: £4,695, reduced by £1,300 from £5,995 since AskCar first saw it on 29 July 2026, 104 days ago. Fair price: £261 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,434. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 14 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Whitehart Service Station in Hockley and Hawkwell, 13 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2009-93682e063578
- 2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0 328i Modern, 242 bhp, automatic, petrol, saloon, 4 doors, blue. Mileage: 101,750 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £1,300 from £6,295 since AskCar first saw it on 19 August 2026, 83 days ago. Good value: £551 (9%) under the AskCar estimate of £5,546. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 13 August 2027. Dealer: Deal Auto Sales in Waltham Abbey, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-2012-8b2bae259763
- 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium, 194 bhp, automatic, diesel, estate, 5 doors, blue. Mileage: 27,299 miles. Price: £4,750, reduced by £1,245 from £5,995 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 166 days ago. Far below the going rate: £3,478 (42%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,228. Worth asking the dealer why. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 30 April 2027. Dealer: Premier Cars in South Ockendon, 20 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/hyundai-santa-fe-2012-f57b8bbbfc08
- 2013 Peugeot 3008 1.6 e-HDi Allure, 113 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 132,587 miles. Price: £3,750, reduced by £1,240 from £4,990 since AskCar first saw it on 6 August 2026, 96 days ago. Above the going rate: £1,046 (38%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,704. Euro 5 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 4 August 2027. Dealer: Reynolds Motor Group Southend-on-sea in Southend-on-Sea, 17 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-3008-2013-14bdb60a1075
- 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, 45 days ago. Fair price: £42 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,758. 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
- 2008 Ford S-Max 2.3 Titanium, 158 bhp, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, black. Mileage: 103,000 miles. Price: £3,325, reduced by £1,175 from £4,500 since AskCar first saw it on 8 June 2026, 155 days ago. Fair price: £69 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,394. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 6 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: Cars Under 3000 in Rayleigh, 11 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/ford-s-max-2008-a51fa939d905
Cars and vans for sale now, page 5 of 5
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 10 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.
- 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, 147 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, 74 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, 3 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, 77 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, 80 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, 12 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, 42 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, 66 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, 27 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, 46 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, 60 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, 166 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
- 2008 Peugeot 307 SW 1.6 SE, 110 bhp, automatic, petrol, estate, 5 doors, 7 seats, silver. Mileage: 66,000 miles. Price: £3,650, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 17 October 2026, 24 days ago. Euro 3 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 25 August 2027. Dealer: Chelmsford City Cars in Boreham, 4 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/peugeot-307-sw-2008-abd129ac8258
- 2004 Smart Roadster 0.7, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats, yellow. Mileage: 51,500 miles. Price: £3,950, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 46 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 5 February 2027. Dealer: Leisure Shop in Chelmsford, 5 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-roadster-2004-c48428f613ad
- 2002 Mazda Bongo 2.5, automatic, petrol, MPV, 5 doors, 8 seats, silver. Mileage: 127,350 miles. Price: £3,995, reduced by £1,000 from £4,995 since AskCar first saw it on 25 October 2026, 16 days ago. MOT: valid until 17 August 2027. Dealer: TM UK Trading in Havering, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-bongo-2002-0fb21b7c9c95
- 2003 Smart Roadster 0.7, automatic, petrol, convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats, silver. Mileage: 55,000 miles. Price: £4,500, reduced by £495 from £4,995 since AskCar first saw it on 28 May 2026, 166 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: valid until 2 June 2027. Dealer: Woodchurch Cars in Havering, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/smart-roadster-2003-0ba5b2815b11
- 2010 Infiniti EX 3.7 37 V6, 316 bhp, automatic, petrol, SUV, 5 doors, grey. Mileage: 83,000 miles. Price: £4,990, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 2 October 2026, 39 days ago. Euro 5 emissions standard. ULEZ compliant. MOT: the latest record we hold ran out on 14 January 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT. Dealer: JMY Car Sales in Chelmsford, 2 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/infiniti-ex-2010-99ec03aa6141
- BMW 3 Series, automatic, diesel, 4 doors, white. Mileage: 165,000 miles. Price: £4,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 7 July 2026, 126 days ago. Dealer: MH UK Motors in Stanford-le-Hope, 13 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-3-series-d1da7e59e68e
- 2010 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited, 161 bhp, automatic, diesel, MPV, 5 doors, 7 seats, silver. Mileage: 99,000 miles. Price: £4,995, unchanged since AskCar first saw it on 3 November 2026, 7 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 12 February 2027. Dealer: Gems Cars in Harlow, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/chrysler-grand-voyager-2010-c599c81f9d48
- 2007 Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7 TD V6 SE, 190 bhp, automatic, diesel, SUV, 5 doors, 7 seats, black. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £4,995, reduced by £500 from £5,495 since AskCar first saw it on 25 September 2026, 46 days ago. Euro 4 emissions standard. MOT: valid until 1 July 2027. Dealer: Gems Cars in Harlow, 15 miles from Chelmsford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/land-rover-discovery-3-2007-48dd33b5e6e5
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