Citroën Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi SX 5d (2002/02) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Bought as pre-reg car from main dealer, 17 miles on clock. I got £3500 off mrp.
Costs
Average mpg round town 51-53 mpg. On a run with 3 passengers 61.4mpg. Have achieved best mpg on m5 motorway recently at 70.9 mpg. Beat that.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable on short and long rides, no complaints, what car? always stated it drove like a van. I strongly disagree.
Performance
Not quickest off the mark, but catches up well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Now on 37,700 miles. Only needed a couple of dashboard bulbs, on led display and a replaced window regulator due to occasional sticking drivers electric window. Not major problem, done under warranty. No complaint otherwise, mechanically perfect.
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I rate it best for my family. I don't care if it's what others like. I think it's the best you can get.
Comfort
Fold away arm rests, and comfortable seats- no complaint.
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Security and Service
Security
Should have a standard alarm, not just an immobiliser.
Service
Most technicians and staff are extremely helpful, however the reason I can't give a 5 is that on one service I set the trip meter to zero, and when I collected the car they had covered 35 miles, which they put down to testing the a/c. qustionable…
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Window regulator replaced/dashboard bulbs replaced.
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