Citroen BX Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent all round: reliable, economical, comfortable and spacious.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable. Loads of spares around. 8 million taxi drivers can't be wrong...

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's 13 years old (158k miles) and my 5th BX... 'nuff said.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, punchy turbo-diesel. Good for 250k miles. 55mpg and good acceleration for its age.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    100% reliable. Constant MPG. No major problems in 5 years.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quirky, French, different AND RELIABLE!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Suspension/seats still surprise friends with smooth ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Typical 80s, but it's not really worth stealing!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Build quality not brilliant, but nothing's fallen off...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    As above.

    Other

    ABS sensors expensive to replace, but worth it.

    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