Citroën Xsara Estate (2000 - 2004) 1.6i 16V LX 5d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

practicality

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Not really bothered

Would you buy this car again and why?

No,sluggish performance

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Focus Estate

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Exchanged my Freelander (quite old)as a private deal

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Economy

What was the dealer like?

Quite old

What's it like to drive?

Very smooth on wide open roads,cruising is it's favourite thing,however cold mornings mean terrible performance on hills.Certainly not as quick as other 1.6 petrol engines,probably it's weight.

What's it like to park?

Very easy,power steering is good ,plus visibily.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not a lot,gasket on cat was renewed as old one came loose.Car will not pull up hills when cold,fine when warm.A/C comes on by itself,when not required.Annoying rattle somewhere beneath speaker on drivers side front next to air vent,spent hours trying to locate,removed air vents on this side but somewhere hidden there is a gremlin !Only apparent when driving on rough roads.Had two front coils fitted within 12 Months,plus coil bearing,car has only done 550000.

What's most practical about your car?

Comfort,reliabilty,economy plenty of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None