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Used 2012 Ford C-Max for sale
Ford C-Max 2011MY C MAX ACTIVE 1.6 TDCI 95PS MY11 4 4DR
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€4,950
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 14 years old and 156,234 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
Common diesel engines in the 2012 C‑Max are economical but can suffer from DPF and EGR clogging if the car has mostly short urban trips; regular longer runs help keep the DPF healthy. The manual gearbox is robust but at this age expect possible clutch or dual‑mass flywheel wear; Ford parts and servicing are widely available in Ireland. There is also a 7‑seat 'Grand C‑Max' variant — confirm whether this is the five‑seat C‑Max or the Grand if you need extra seats or boot space.
- DPF/EGR: signs of frequent regeneration, heavy soot, or a recent DPF replacement (important if previously used for short trips)
- Clutch and dual‑mass flywheel: slipping, juddering or a high biting point on pull‑away
- Turbo oil leaks and blue/white smoke on start or acceleration
- Sliding rear seat runners (if Grand C‑Max) and rear door/track operation for wear or binding
- Rust around sills, wheelarches and tailgate seams (14 years old in Irish climate)
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Lovely, solid-driving 2012 Ford C-Max in immaculate condition. Very economical. Recently serviced; timing belt replaced. Full service history available. New NCT until August 2027.