Citroen Xsara Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Buy at discount otherwise depreciation will hit you badly. I bargained £3000 off list price of mine. You get lots of goodies and a great car for the money though.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's OK on petrol. Cheap on insurance. Servicing at Citroen was OK too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy. Handles well. Controls easy to use and close to hand. I love it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine revs with enthusiasm. Change gear at 5,500rpm and you've got good acceleration :-) Brakes are just as good too! Handles very well on smooth tarmac. Tends to jump across bumpy or rippled surfaces.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sticky brake calliper at 40,000miles. Other than that, it's been fine.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not so trendy, but VTR better than standard Xsara. Usually people are impressed though once they've got in and had a ride in it!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Interior exudes comfort and luxury. Can drive 5 hours in it and still get out feeling fresh. Passengers usually fall asleep it's so comfy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No different to other cars of similar age.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Citroen dealers vary. Dixons were quite good. Avoid Perry's! Local Citroen specialists M&M are good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Sticky brake calliper at 40,000miles needed replacing. Otherwise 60,000miles trouble free motoring :-)

    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