FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles.

Using data from used car expert CAP Motor Research, we benchmark two cars against each other to see how they perform over the traditional fleet cycle.

This week, we compare two lower-medium fleet models – the best-selling Ford Focus and and the Citroen C4.

Citroen C4 2.0 HDi 16v VTR Plus 5dr

Price New – £17,042

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£8,850/52%		£8,192
30,000		18		£7,600/45%		£9,442
40,000		24		£6,600/39%		£10,442
50,000		30		£5,625/33%		£11,417
60,000		36		£4,875/29%		£12,167

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Ghia 5dr (Euro IV)

Price New – £17,217

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£9,425/55%		£7,792
30,000		18		£8,025/47%		£9,192
40,000		24		£6,975/41%		£10,242
50,000		30		£6,050/35%		£11,167
60,000		36		£5,275/31%		£11,942

Source: CAP Motor Research