The MINI has once again come out on top of a residual value survey.

EurotaxGlass’s figures show that a three-year-old MINI, having covered 39,000 miles, will be worth 71% of its cost new – outperforming more specialist niche models such as the Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche 911 and Aston Martin DB9.

The Citroën C5 is the heaviest depreciator, with the V6 petrol version retaining just 17.5% of its cost new after three years.

RV losers

1. Citroën C5 3.0 V6 Exclusive 17.5%
2. Proton Wira 18.5%
3. Hyundai Elantra 19%
4. Vauxhall Omega 2.2 20%
5. Kia Shuma 21%
6. Rover 45 saloon 21.5%
7. Vauxhall Frontera 3.2 21.5%
8. Rover 75 1.8T saloon 21.5%
9. Alfa Romeo 166 2.5/3.0 22%
10 Isuzu Trooper 3.5 22%

  • Source: EurotaxGlass’s. All cars 04 plate with 39,000 miles

    RV winners

    1. MINI 71%
    2. Mercedes-Benz SLK200K 69.5%
    3. Volkswagen Golf R32 65.5%
    4. Nissan 350Z 64%
    5. Porsche 911 Carrera 2/4 63.5%
    6. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 63%
    7. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Cupra/FR 63%
    8. Aston Martin DB9 62.5%
    9. Audi A6 2.0 TDI SE 62.5%
    10 VW Beetle 1.9 TDI Convertible 62.5%

  • Source: EurotaxGlass’s. All cars 04 plate with 39,000 miles