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Used 2016 Kia Carens for sale
1.7 EX CRDi 7 Seat
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€13,880
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Could suit you if…
- 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 room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- 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 10 years old and 133,049 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.
The 2016 Carens (third-generation) is a compact MPV often offered with a 1.7 CRDi diesel and manual gearbox; many examples have an occasional-use third row suitable for children. As a diesel it has a DPF/EGR and a turbo — these are fine if the car has been used on regular longer runs, but can cause issues if it’s done mainly short urban trips. Kia parts and servicing are readily available in Ireland, and the model has a generally solid reliability record.
- DPF and EGR condition — signs of frequent regeneration issues or heavy soot if mainly used for short trips
- Clutch feel and bite point — check for slipping or high engagement which indicate wear or pending replacement
- Turbo health and oil leaks — watch for blue/grey smoke under acceleration and any boost-related hesitations
- Third-row seats and folding mechanisms (if fitted) — rails, catches and trim often show damage or seize up; check for damp around seat folds
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