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

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Economy
Value
Fantastic value for money, but I am sure pay back will come when the time to sell arrives?
Costs
Pretty cheap to run with good MPG.
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On the road
Driving
It's not a sports car, so as you would expect it handles like an MPV.
Performance
For a diesel performance is fair, cruises well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Pretty good if I ignore the total failure of the electronic dash.
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It's a Citroen, what else can you say?
Comfort
Plenty of space but seats too soft, they kill my back.
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Security and Service
Security
What security?
Service
They try hard but drive you round the bend as they never seem to have the part you need, and it takes ages to get.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Loads of rattles, dash failed completely, arm rest broke. Treat it gently as it is pretty delicate?
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No