Citroen 1994 ZX Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Despite being the base model, very good. Excellent radio reception.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Citroen parts can be a touch expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Briliant - for a 1.4, it's a cracking engine with plenty of ooomph.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cruises happily at the speed limit (and occasionally over).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best car I have ever owned for reliability - starts first time, every time, every day for two years.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a shoe box, but the large windows mean excellent vision.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brilliant. Comfortable on long or short journeys. Better than Ford or Vauxhall. Good legroom for taller people up front and good driving position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Who'd nick it?!? - there's an XR3 next door, they'll go for that - but I should imagine poor (no alarm etc).

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor, but I think that was down to the particular garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine management unit failed, but replaced under warranty (£625 fitted), otherwise fine.

    Other

    Feels a little tinny, but once inside - no problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No