Citroen Xsara Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Running costs are OK, seeing as it was a 1.6.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent ride, felt like a bigger car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly nippy for a 1.6 engine. Ride is excellent.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Absolutely appalling. One recurring problem, was the car cutting out when braking for junctions or roundabouts. Garage failed to fix it despite 6 attempts over 6 months

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a headturner, but it was a nice car in the colour I had it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ride excellent, seats very comfortable on a long journey.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I assume that the security is OK, no break ins so far.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Citroen took the car back each time the fault occured, but could not fix it. They even downloaded new engine software, to no avail. It has left me with no confidence in the car, it cuts out that often. It just isn't safe, Citroen not interested.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Unreliable from the start, didn't improve.

    Other

    Main concern - car cutting out at every opportunity it had.

    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