Citroën Xsara Hatchback 1.6i Forte 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
High depreciation from new makes this car excellent at this age. My Forte came with climate control and four airbags!
Costs
Reliable so far, good mpg - about 40 - 45mpg on a long run.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth with agile handling.
Performance
Modest 90bhp feels much faster than it should - eager to rev smoothly.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far.
Image
A bit of an old mans car (I am 20 by the way) but then my Nova - Boy mates get back ache and very sweaty!!
Comfort
Smooth ride and good refinement apart from a little engine noise over 90mph.
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Security and Service
Security
Not yet been tested but has deadlocks and immobiliser.
Service
Not seen a citreon garage - bought independently, but was quoted 320 pounds to upgrade from a radio cassette to a CD player by a Citreon garage!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Small interior fault - far left air vent control has been pushed into the dash making adjustment tricky.
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