Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 1.6i 16V Exclusive 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Safe and reliable.

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

impressed by it's comfort and space.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but I would probably go for a diesel version.

What are you likely to buy next?

I have decided to keep this for a while, no decision yet made on what to purchase next.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£10,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought I did, but the Exclusive I purchased did not have ABS, Cruise Control, not sure why, maybe someone may enlighten me.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Style and Utility

What was the dealer like?

Bought from a Car Supermarket, no problems at all, pain free except for handing over the cheque

What's it like to drive?

Excellent, a little body roll in the corners, the 1.6 seems a little underpowered.

What's it like to park?

This is where my particular model falls down, with the drop off at the tail end, it can cause problems. You can have the reversing sensors fitted, recent quote by Citroen dealer was £350.00 plus vat.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I had problems with the passenger airbag light coming on, showing disarmed. Taken back to a Citroen dealer 6 times before a software update sorted the problem out.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot space that this vehicle provides is outstanding, take the back seats out and you could move in a small family.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Being able to convert to Kilometres at the push of a button, handy when I was driving through France.