I have one of the earlier models, a 2012 2.2 diesel, and have had absolutely no problems whatsoever in 164,000 miles, only routine servicing and wear-and-tear items like wheel bearings. It is not the skyactive one, so cannot comment on that.
Still drives well and averages 56mpg for mainly A-road and motorway driving
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Our neighbour bought a 63 plate diesel saloon 2 years ago. Self employed does a decent mileage some weeks and little others. At the time I thought he was mad. But 2 years down the line few issues. Just after buying it the engine light came on which was sorted under warranty and a couple of weeks ago the engine light came on again which was diagnosed as a sensor.
He is still happy.
The problems with the 2.2 diesel seem to be mainly related to using it for short, 'stop start', urban running, which seem cause more problems than most.
If you do the kind of running best suited for diesel, the engine is probably going to be fine. But if buying a car the age that the OP is looking at, how would you determine this?.
You could get lucky, but I wouldn't take the chance.
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