Citroen Saxo

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Decent value if it was better built.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable running costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb handling and rev happy engine with surprising amount of torque.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For the money, performace is excellent. Shames much more powerful cars.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Small niggly things spoil the car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit of a cult following, so high kudos points are scored.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are ok, but not hight adjustable which is a pain.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Citroen are terrible for servicing, I can't emphasise that enough.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil leak, camshaft cover seal went.

    Other

    ABS sensor failed as did alarm, heater, fuel gauge, rear window seal replaced twice, idle problems, battery packed in, rear window washer leaked into car, CD player failed, I could be here all day.

    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