Citroen BX Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Go fast for not much money at all.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Insurance group 15. Parts/repairs can be very high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good fun. Not at all like a normal BX.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mi16 engine superb. Corners ok too.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It ought to be awful, but I've had three years of basically no problems.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Most people have never heard of it - car boys love engine, but hate car. Afficionados (about 50 in UK?) love them.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Usual Citroen standard.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Nothing as standard. Ugliness is good thief deterrent (anyway, who nicks BXs?)

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hardly any dealings with manufacturer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Split coolant hose.

    Other

    Seizing front struts. Rear wheel bearing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No