Used Nissan Micra for sale in Europe

About the Nissan Micra

The Nissan Micra is a small hatchback that has been sold in Europe since the early 1980s. It is built for city driving, short commutes and easy parking. It suits first-time owners, drivers who want a compact second car, and anyone who needs low-stress everyday transport.

Most used examples are petrol, with small-capacity engines and manual gearboxes. Automatic versions were offered on some generations. Diesel versions were sold in some periods. The body is mainly a three-door or five-door hatchback, and a folding-roof coupe-cabriolet was offered for part of the 2000s.

Since 2025 the name has also been used on a fully electric hatchback. It is a very different car from the earlier petrol and diesel Micras. Because the age range in listings is so wide, check the exact generation, engine and gearbox in each advert before comparing cars or prices.

Generations

• K10 (1982-1992) — The first Micra was a compact three-door and five-door hatchback with simple petrol engines.
• K11 (1992-2002) — The second generation had rounder styling and was updated with a facelift in the late 1990s.
• K12 (2002-2010) — The third generation had a taller, more upright body and added a coupe-cabriolet variant.
• K13 (2010-2017) — The fourth generation launched with small three-cylinder petrol engines, and a supercharged version was added later.
• K14 (2017-2023) — The fifth generation was restyled and sold as a five-door hatchback with petrol and diesel engines.
• Electric Micra (2025-present) — The latest Micra is an electric hatchback that shares its platform with the Renault 5.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings span a wide range because the Micra has been sold for decades. The median across all listings is €8,500, and the middle half of cars are asked between €3,000 and €12,900. Cars from the 1990s and 2000s mostly sit at the low end of that range. Prices step up with each newer model year, and the newest years are far higher, with a median of €30,600 for 2026, which fits the arrival of the electric Micra. 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 Nissan Micra

Ask for the service history and see the car cold, so starting problems are easier to spot. Compare the engine and gearbox to the listing, then check the body and underside carefully on older cars.

• Rust on older bodies · K10, K11

  Cars from the 1980s and 1990s are old enough for corrosion to matter. Check sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, the boot floor and the underside. Look for poor repairs, fresh underseal hiding problems and uneven panel gaps.

• Timing chain and engine noise · K12, K13

  Many petrol Micras use a timing chain rather than a belt. Listen at a cold start for rattling or ticking, and check the oil has been changed regularly. Ask for invoices, as a neglected engine is more costly to fix.

• Supercharged engine history · K13 supercharged petrol

  The supercharged direct-injection petrol version is more complex than the basic engines. Check for a full service record, smooth power delivery and no warning lights. Ask whether the specified oil and service intervals were followed.

• Gearbox behaviour · Automatic versions

  On automatics, including CVT versions on some generations, test for jerking, slipping, whining or delayed engagement. Make sure fluid changes are documented where the maker recommends them. Manual cars should have a light, clean clutch and no crunching between gears.

• Diesel service records · Diesel

  Diesel Micras suit higher-mileage use, but the turbo, injectors and exhaust parts need regular care. Check for smoke, uneven idle and warning lights. Short urban trips can clog particulate filters on later cars, so ask how the car was used.

• Electrics and warning lights

  On any generation, test windows, central locking, air conditioning, lights and the infotainment screen. Confirm that dashboard warning lights come on at start-up and then go out. Check for open recalls with the maker or a dealer using the VIN.

• Charging and software · Electric Micra

  For the electric model, inspect the charging port and supplied cables for damage. Ask for proof of software updates and any battery paperwork. See the EV pages for battery checks that apply to similar cars.

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