Citroen Saxo

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable value for money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable, although roof pushes up insurance premium.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    For what it is, it's ok.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor little enigne struggles with the slightest hill.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor - after 38k miles, had numerous problems, ending in engine failure at 38k!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great image.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Footwell too small - only for short journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Won't be stolen, but anything inside not safe.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Officially Saxo's great, although dealers admit many problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Massive faliure after 38k miles, but citroen says "it's out of warranty".

    Other

    Electrics highly suspect.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No