1988 Citroen AX 14 TZS review from Switzerland
"Practical and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front suspension became worn out after about 115000 km, although some bearings were already replaced.
Front brake discs became warped quite quickly.
Radiator started leaking (could be fixed with a sealing fluid).
Due to poor build quality, there was a lot of rattling, and many broken plastic pieces.
Driver's seat was completely worn out (not only the cushions, the frame as well). And I'm no heavyweight, neither is the previous owner.
General comments?
In many places, the car is built too light, and assembled poorly.
Otherwise, it's a very cheap-to-run car that provides a lot of fun.
Its go-kart-like roadholding makes it fun to drive.
The seats are not made for long travel, and back legroom is quite restricted.
The boot is very practical, versatile and amazingly large for such a small car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol (carburettor) Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 102000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 132000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2002 |


