This is the second-generation Aygo (introduced 2014) with Toyota’s 1.0-litre 3-cylinder VVT‑i engine mated to a 5-speed manual — mechanically simple and frugal in town. There’s no cambelt to worry about (it uses a timing chain), but the clutch on manual cars is a wear item; parts are common because it shares many components with the Peugeot/Citroën twins.

• Clutch bite and slip: check from cold and when warm, plus smooth engagement on a hill test.
• Gearbox synchro feel: confirm smooth shifts into 1st/2nd and no crunching or hesitation.
• Underbody and rear wheel-arch/sill corrosion: look for rust where Irish salted roads hit first.
• Suspension mounts and drop links: listen for knocks over bumps and check for saggy bushes.
• Interior fittings and rear seat latches: verify anchor points and that rear seats fold/lock securely (small cars get hard use).