1989 Citroen AX GT review from UK and Ireland
"Great fun and a great buy - keep them on the road!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The carburettor started to tighten up and parts needed replacing.
Head gasket blew at 90,000 miles (due to ragging).
Bit of wear in seats.
Many bulbs needed replacing.
General comments?
This is a great little car and you won't regret owning one, even if it is just a run-around.
My old car was and AX 1.1 and you can really feel the difference in speed between the two.
Spares can be expensive if you buy from Citroen. A head gasket, for example, will set you back around £45. However, the GT actually uses the same engine as the Peugeot 205 XS and GT, so many parts are available at scrap yards.
The interior carpets and other fittings are fine and the seats are especially comfortable.
Pedal layout is annoying, but you will get used to it.
I have managed to recondition and fit a new engine for as little as £250- so there is still an opportunity to keep high-milers on the road.
Before the car needed engine replacement it was incredibly reliable and always started first time- even in the winter.
A cheap and thoroughly fun reliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen AX |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2003 |