Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16V SX 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bad for a mid range MPV.
Costs
Spares expensive. Arm rest snapped. Ignition went.Seat tore by side airbag.Front wheel bearing squealed. Kids only had to fart to break tray off rear of seat. Wouldn't even hold a Big Mac. Drivers lock seized and dents and scratches if a bird poops on it.
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On the road
Driving
Rolls a little, Engine adequate.
Performance
Accelerates and cruises nicely. A little rattley and noisy on motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never actually broke down but see niggles above
Image
There are more Picasso on the road than white lines.
Comfort
Okay. Long journeys can be a ball ache (literally)
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Security and Service
Security
Never tested. Its still on the drive, unfortunately.
Service
Hartwells, Citroen dealership in Bath, Shocking after service. Avoid like the plague
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Okay, 1.8 just right for car but exhaust system rattly
Other
Recalled because of the suspension springs. Had to have caps fitted to stop them piercing the tyre. See myriad of problems above
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