Citroën Saxo 1.1i Desire 3d (00) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of extras included. Shame about the build quality. This car is so cheap that the brake pad wear indicator is not wired up.
Costs
43mpg. Parts expensive as only OE available, yet due to age.
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On the road
Driving
Lots of road noise and loud engine. Rear handbrake always needs adjusted. Noisy windscreen wipers.
Performance
When it is working, it is nippy, but brakes are rubbish and quickly overheat.
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Living with it
Reliability
Alternator failed after 1 year (£200). Whole exhaust fell off after 2.5 years (£450). Front brake discs and pads went at 30k miles.
Comfort
Seats too soft, no rear leg room, steering wheel too low and pedals are cramped.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested.
Service
Didn't have spare parts and couldn't book car in for weeks.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator, exhaust and catalytic convertor.
Other
Front and rear brakes.
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