How much is a 2018 Ford C-MaxDiesel worth in Ireland?

Carintel.ie tracks 6 live 2018 Ford C-MaxDiesel listings on the Irish market. Sign up free to see the true market value, price range, and how it compares to NI import prices.

How much does a 2018 Ford C-Max depreciate per year?

Carintel.ie calculates Ford C-Max depreciation from real listing data using regression analysis. Sign up free to see the annual depreciation rate and forecast.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Ford C-Max from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Ford C-MaxDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Ford C-MaxDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Trim:All Max · 4 Zetec · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Ford C-Max2018

Diesel

€11,500ROI listing median

40 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€10k – €12k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 9h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€10,950

retail ~€10,950 · private ~€10,591 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,414 – €9,002

Avg mileage

150k km

typical 155k km

Days listed

40d

avg on market · demand 72/100

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Total cost of ownership

2018 Ford C-Max · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€3,855/yr

Per month

€321/mo

Depreciation

€1,621

42% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,364

35% of total

Maintenance

€680

18% of total

Road tax

€190

5% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €10,950 current market median at 14.8%/yr (regression from 6 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Ford C-Max 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselthis marketcheapest to run

€1,554/yr

4.1 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,364/yrRoad tax €190/yr

median €10,950

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€680

estimated per year

Diesel C-Max requires diligent DPF maintenance; regular motorway driving and quality fuel are essential. Timing chain inspection recommended from 80,000 km; EGR carbon clean at 100,000+ km may be necessary.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5L 5W-40 diesel), air filter, fuel filter, coolant top-up

€210/yr

Tyres (amortised)5-year tyre lifespan, typical set €360–€420

€180/yr

Brakes (amortised)Pads every 3–4 years €120–€180; discs every 6 years €200–€280

€120/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years for diesel MPV

€28/yr

Consumables & miscellaneousCabin filter, wiper blades, coolant/brake fluid flush every 3 years, DPF cleaning risk €800–€1,200 every 4–5 years if not well-maintained

€142/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast