Citroen AX
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A good one with history can be had for less than £1500. It's a bargain.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not expensive to fix, but find a knowledgeable specialist.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very well balanced and fantastic fun.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick and flexible. Never feels slow but then it hardly weighs anything.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Engines pretty unburstable. Get belts changed on time and watch for head gasket at around 80k. Check the heater works as failed matrix will be £3-400.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Understated, but attracts a lot of comments from those in the know and other owners.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are some of the best around. Footwell cramped and pedals offset to the left.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It's got locks, but they're made of tin foil or something. Best to get an alarm.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket.

    Other

    Heater matrix.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes