Citroen Saxo

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite a cheap car, but VTR is better value.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dirt cheap to run. Never dropped below 30mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Goes like the clappers and handles well.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As above.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not that good. Quite a few minor problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Getting a bit common, but not as bad as VTR.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Odd driving position and pedals could be better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard alarm/immobiliser, but could probably break in with a spoon.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Citroen need to buck their ideas up - they have been very poor.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Rough idle when cold.

    Other

    Ignition fell to bits after 25k miles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No