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

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

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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 Titanium · 1 Zetec · 1

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Ford C-Max2018

Diesel

€9,875ROI listing median

35 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€10k – €11k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 1h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€10,350

retail ~€10,350 · private ~€10,011 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€7,008 – €8,509

Avg mileage

159k km

typical 167k km

Days listed

35d

avg on market · demand 70/100

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

118 bhp

Torque

270 Nm

199 lb·ft

0–62 mph

11.3s

114 mph top

Engine

1.5L

1500 cc

Boot space

432L

1684L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

68.9 mpg

4.1 L/100km

Urban

60.1 mpg

Extra urban

76.4 mpg

CO₂

105 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

53L

Dimensions

Length

4.38m

4379 mm

Width

1.83m

Height

1.61m

Wheelbase

2.65m

Kerb weight

1,328 kg

1,915 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 92% · Child 83%

Insurance

Group 17E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Ford C-Max 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Ford C-Max diesel is a practical family MPV with a proven 1.5 TDCi engine, but this generation has shown moderate reliability issues, particularly with the DPF system and electrical gremlins. It offers good space and reasonable economy when well-maintained, though repair costs can mount quickly. Not the most dependable choice in the used MPV market, but acceptable if service history is solid.

Known issues

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging and regeneration failures, leading to limp mode and expensive cleaning/replacement (€800–€1,200)
EGR valve carbon build-up causing rough idle, power loss, and fault codes — common on higher-mileage examples
Electrical faults: dashboard warning lights, interior lighting gremlins, and battery drain issues
Timing chain rattle on cold start, particularly if oil changes have been neglected
Fuel injector coking and poor cold-start performance, especially if low-quality diesel used
Dual-mass flywheel wear causing clutch shudder and vibration under load

Good for

Spacious interior and flexible seating for families or small businesses
Decent fuel economy (45–50 mpg real-world) for a 7-seat MPV when DPF is functioning
Proven 1.5 TDCi engine — parts availability is excellent and servicing widely available
Good towing capacity (1,200 kg braked) and practical load bay

Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017

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