Used Mitsubishi Colt for sale in Europe

About the Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt is a small hatchback that has appeared in several unrelated generations. The listings cover very different cars, from late-1990s models to the current one. Always check which generation a listing is before comparing prices or equipment.

The 2004-2012 Colt is the version most buyers meet on the used market. It is a compact, practical city car sold as a three-door and a five-door, with small petrol engines and a 1.5-litre diesel. A turbo petrol version and a folding-roof coupé-convertible were also offered. It suits drivers who want a short, easy-to-park car for town and commuting.

The newest Colt, on sale from 2023, is a different car built on a shared platform with a French supplier's supermini. It is a five-door hatchback offered with petrol, LPG and hybrid powertrains. Listings with 2023-2026 model years belong to this generation.

Generations

• Sixth generation (1995-2002) — A small hatchback sold in three-door and five-door forms with petrol engines in the 1.3 to 1.6 litre range.
• Colt Z30 (2004-2012) — A supermini sold in Europe as a three-door and five-door hatchback, with a facelift around 2008 and a separate coupé-convertible variant.
• Colt (2023-present) — A five-door hatchback built on a platform shared with another manufacturer, offered with petrol, LPG and hybrid powertrains.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings follow the model year closely, and there is a large gap between the old and new Colt. Cars from around 2006 have a median of about €1,800. By 2013 the median is about €4,300. Listings from 2014 to 2022 are absent, so the market splits in two. The current generation sits far higher: the median is about €18,900 for 2025 and about €24,600 for 2026. Within a single year, mileage, gearbox type and country also move prices. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Mitsubishi Colt

Ask for the full service history and look at the car in daylight. Take a test drive that includes town traffic, a motorway stretch and a few gear changes, and compare what you find with the paperwork.

• Automated gearbox behaviour · Colt Z30 (2004-2012)

  Some Z30 cars have a two-pedal automated manual gearbox, often called Allshift. Owners discuss jerky shifts and actuator or clutch faults. On the test drive, check for smooth pull-away, hesitation between gears and any warning lights.

• Diesel engine service record · Colt Z30 (2004-2012)

  The 1.5 diesel relies on regular servicing. Check for injector or turbo-related warnings, smoke on acceleration and oil leaks. Look for evidence of timely oil changes, and ask whether the particulate filter, if fitted, has given any trouble.

• Turbo version history · Colt Z30 (2004-2012)

  The turbo petrol cars were driven harder than the rest. Look for signs of heavy use, such as a worn clutch, uneven tyre wear and modified parts. Check for boost leaks, unusual noises and a documented service history.

• Folding roof and seals · Colt Z30 convertible

  On the coupé-convertible, operate the roof several times. Watch for slow or uneven movement, warning messages and water ingress. Check the boot floor and cabin carpets for damp, and the seals for cracks.

• Rust and underbody checks

  On older cars, inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms and the underbody for corrosion, especially if the car lived where roads are salted. Also check for poorly repaired accident damage, mismatched paint and uneven panel gaps.

• LPG system paperwork · LPG versions

  If a car runs on LPG, ask for the installation documents and recent inspection records. Check that the system switches smoothly between fuels, and look for leaks around the tank and lines. Confirm the work was done by a qualified fitter.

• Hybrid and software status · Colt (2023-present)

  On the current Colt, check that software updates and recall work have been completed, and confirm what warranty remains. On hybrids, watch for warning lights and unusual noises when the engine starts, and check how smoothly the car moves off.

Frequently asked questions