Citroën ZX Hatchback 1.4i Dimension 5d (94) (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lot of car for the money. Had everything I wanted plus more.
Costs
MPG rarely drops below 40! Regardless of how I drive, cheap tax and servicing reasonable from local Citroen specialist.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth. Lots of bodyroll into corners, which can be disconcerting, but grips like a limpet. Very smooth gearbox.
Performance
For a 1.4, it's brilliant. Have left many more powerful cars standing at the lights.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts every time without fail. Have done 18,000 miles in a year and the only out of the ordinary parts that needed replacing were a driveshaft and handbrake cables.
Image
Looks great with the Volcane style bumpers. Added Volcane alloy wheels and looks 100 times better than the tatty wheel trims.
Comfort
Seats are a bit squishy, but have travelled from Portsmouth to the Lake District in a day and got out feeling as refreshed as when I got in. Ride is silky smooth (a trade-off for cornering).
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm or immobiliser and locks don't look too secure, but then only the owners know what fantastic cars they are!
Service
Local dealer is useless. Had to chase them up many times over parts ordered and phone calls there were not returned.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Few rattles after poor repair job by local insurance 'approved' repairer (BMW garage!)
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