Citroën C2 (2003 - 2009) 1.6i 16V VTR 3d SensoDrive (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It's sporty and young.. I'm neither, but makes me feel this way again :).

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone that sees it or has been a passenger likes it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely not. It's been far to unreliable and from what i've read on forums its very common to have problems! It's a shame because it looks great and is very customisable.

What are you likely to buy next?

SEAT Ibiza or Fiat 500.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,300

When did you buy the car?

December 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought i got a good deal, the seller wanted £1500 and i asked to pay £1300 and he agreed. I should have been wary straight away why he didn't try to up my offer.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked the idea of the Sensodrive auto gear box and paddle shift. Like the styling.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Comfortable seats, drivers seat moves up and down so you can get a good driving position. Quick, fun and easy to drive. Often hear noises, whirring and an electrical kind of sound at certain speeds. Those who own one will know what i mean.

What's it like to park?

Excellent, good driving position and view out of each window.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Out of the 10 cars i've owned this is the newest, yet i've had the most amount of problems with it! Wheel Bearings, Wishbone and the dreaded Actuator! In the 2 months i've owned the car it's cost over £1000 in repairs, and believe me I shopped around for best price!!

What's most practical about your car?

Storage for such a small car. Ease of having 3 uses of gearbox.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The car tells you how many miles you have till you run out of fuel, average MPH and MPG. Cruise control, all the stowage places including two glove boxes. As unreliable as it is, I do love the Sensodrive. A lot of people say it's erratic and changes gear at the wrong time, but you just need to anticipate when it's going to change gear and learn to know how it works. I love having the option to drive it like a manual, fully auto or with the paddle shifts behind the wheel.