Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.6i SX 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought in part exchange. Got a good deal. For such a big car.
Costs
If you go over 65 mph the petrol consumption is less than 37mpg common service -parts cheap. insurance cheap.
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On the road
Driving
High up- van experience, easy to get in and out of. Difficult to manoeuvre in car parks. Reasonable seating. Requires gearbox additives to reduce whine and gear leaver noise. (makes a difference.) Made for the motorway.
Performance
Good for 1.6, but engine must have frequent plug changes, good tapet clearances, good oil, an oil additive does help. Likes to be well tuned, for performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Occasionally cuts out when coming up to a junction, and sometimes difficult to start from hot. Tune up helped
Image
Many disabled drivers like it and older people. Not a passion wagon.
Comfort
Smooth ride plus soft front seats make good comfort. Rear seats are hard for long journeys. Poor leg room at the back
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser adequate, but could do with an alarm
Service
Try to do my own. Main servicing easy for DIY. Wokshop manual available.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tapets need 30000 adjusting .occassional cutting out de-accelerating at junctions.
Other
Wiper arm travel needed adjusted.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes