Citroen Xsara Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid £5800, May 2002, 75,000 miles.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    75,000-mile service with front brake pads cost £280. Seems expensive for what they did.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Gearbox a bit nasty. Steering is ok. More feel please. Very accomplished handling. Carries speed throught the corners and rides like a Limo... ultimatley too soft for me.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit docile at the bottom end, but in the midrange it will hussle along well... the engine is why we bought this car... averaging 55mpg and very quiet. Great diesel lump - 110 is the one to have.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No probs so far, now at 85,000 miles.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Colin McRae drives one!!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Travelled to to South France from Yorkshire, 2 kids, full of luggage... there were times I wished I'd bought a 406, but over-all not bad. Great for going to work, though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who's gonna nick a diesel Xsara? (touch wood!)

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Left the engine cover thrown to 1 side at last service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes