Citroen BX Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of car for relatively little.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ok with a specialist, otherwise 2 stars.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can get skitty at speed and steering a tad too light and numb.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Needs to hit 3500 revs for it to 'kick'.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Aging model was good for first 6 months, then slowly began to disintegrate.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    'Sensible' choice, but looks increasingly dated. Not as tacky as 16v version.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb seats and ride, though engine gets noisy at revs.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealers are attrocious. Expensive and often incompetent when dealing with hydraulics.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Rad leak. Ignition unit.

    Other

    Hydraulics are a disaster waiting to happen.

    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