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Explore cars for sale under £1000

Searching for a car that won't cost an arm and a leg? Explore our collection of vehicles for under £1000, including low insurance group models, which make ideal cheap first cars for young drivers. Choose a sporty hatchback if you spend time driving in narrow city streets, or opt for a saloon to make long commutes more comfortable. If you're not sure which body type is best for you, then take a look at our buying guide. When you've found a bargain, don't forget to do an instant online vehicle check to see it's history before you buy.

Used cars available to reserve

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£795

DS AUTOMOBILES DS 3

PX TO CLEAR

DS Automobiles DS 3 1.6 BlueHDi Elegance Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

2016 (16 reg) | 188,500 miles

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£985

Citroen DS3 Cabrio

Christmas special

Citroen DS3 Cabrio 1.6 THP DSport Plus Euro 5 2dr

2013 (63 reg) | 72,500 miles

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£995

Renault Clio

77400 mot September 27TH 2026

Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique Euro 4 3dr

2010 (10 reg) | 77,400 miles

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Used vehicles

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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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£795

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats2 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeConvertible
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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