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Citroën Xsara Hatchback (2000-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £9,555 - £14,980
Road tax cost £35 - £385
Insurance group 11 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 392 - 736 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Lively new engines, above-average safety.

CONS

Looks and feels dated, vague steering.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Xsara is the last of the old Citroëns waiting for replacement. Expect the C4 to be very different. Xsara is well equipped, selling on price, safety and standard equipment. Handling is okay and performance is adequate for the class. The interior looks and feels dated in a competitive class and Xsara’s sales are mostly down to Citroën’s generous cashback offers.

It does everything well enough but is ultimately forgettable. Depreciation is steep measured by list prices, but no-one pays list price.