Citroën Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi SX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Great value when new, but awful depreciation.
Costs
Good on fuel, 45 mpg, reasonable service costs.
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On the road
Driving
Dreadful body roll, needs a rudder to steer it, horrendous turning circle.
Performance
What performance?
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Living with it
Reliability
Fantastic diesel engine, mine did 108,000 when I sold it. Never let me down.
Image
Not a car for the image conscious.
Comfort
Good in the front, but not very supportive seats. Loads of legroom though.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser, but no alarm. Mind you, who'd want to nick one of these?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cracking engine, runs and runs and runs!
Other
A good reliable car, let down by shocking build quality and thin panels. Handling is awful, too many blind spots and the worst dashboard glare on the front windscreen I have seen in 25 years motoring.
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