Citroën AX 1.0 Splash 5d (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value.
Costs
Cheap to insure. Easy and inexpensive maintenance.
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On the road
Driving
Perfectly comfortable. Bad understeer in wet, otherwise pretty good handling.
Performance
Nippy for engine size, as so light. Unhappy above 65mph. Brakes poor. Very slow with passengers.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major mechanical problems. Some minor niggles, but purely because of age.
Image
Obviously dated, but perfectly respectable little car.
Comfort
Seats a little soft, but comfy. No glovebox - only useless shelf under dashboard.
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Security and Service
Security
No security features, but not exactly a major target for thieves?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bit smoky under hard acceleration. Little temperamental starting and driving from cold/damp.
Other
Some rear brake trouble. Weak handbrake. Tracking adjustment seized. Electrics.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes