Citroën Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi Exclusive 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Ignore the VAT back deals etc. Haggle hard and you can do far better at a main dealer.
Costs
£300 insurance and 45mpg. 12,500 mile service intervals.
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On the road
Driving
Designed for moving people, not racing!
Performance
Not quick but ok given the size - I guess that's the trade off for 45mpg.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only one small hitch with ECU quickly sorted by dealer, but didn't stop me driving the car.
Image
It's designed for function rather than form.
Comfort
Seats a little too soft compared to my previous Audi.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but who looks to steel a diesel MPV?
Service
Could have been quicker with replacement ECU.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
ECU played up causing no readout from digital dash - known fault on a batch.
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