Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.6i SX 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Pretty good value if all you're thinking of is your pocket.
Costs
Reasonable to run, although dealer may have to wait 3 months for info from Citroen France.
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On the road
Driving
Very difficult to drive quickly in anything but a straight line. Not bad on motorway though - likes the flat best.
Performance
1.6 engine makes you wince when starting off at roundabouts etc - much too slow - sometimes you could pedal faster.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has been very reliable over 3 years, although it's only covered 17000 miles.
Image
Errm yes no comment...
Comfort
Looks like it will be comfy, but not over long journeys. Seats make you a bit sore...
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Security and Service
Security
Anyone with a tin opener will get in, lol, but why would they...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very reliable, but lacks torque to pull a big car from low speeds.
Other
Half dash replaced in first year. Fuel gauge still unreliable, but no problems. Radio replaced in first 6 months 'cos wouldn't switch on then off and speed related volume no longer exists, yet was supposed to be feature of car in brochure.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes