Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013 Ford C-MAX 1.0 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Oil warning light, rough running, misfire, rattly startup or sudden loss of power; may also have a poor service-history story around the correct oil grade.
Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently and build revs smoothly through the mid-range.
£1,200
Repeated coolant loss after a previous overheat, misfire on startup, white exhaust smoke, pressurised coolant tank or mayonnaise-like residue.
Start from cold, let it idle, then drive until fully warm and stop again after the run.
£2,200
Flat performance, whistle or siren noise, engine light, smoke or a car that revs but does not pull properly.
Accelerate progressively from low revs in second and third gear once the engine is warm.
£1,300
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013 Ford C-MAX 1.0 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually