2000 Citroen Saxo VTS review from UK and Ireland
"Great looks and performance, but that old Citroen build quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen probe went at 25000 miles.
Radiator went at 30000 miles.
Rattles on dash, windows, sunroof etc.
General comments?
Not great build quality, but I guess Citroen have tried to get the cheapest, lightest and quickest car possible. The drive is not great around town, very jerky if you're stop-starting a lot, also sounds very rough when you first start it after a period of being left, until it warms up (is normal apparently - my mate has one and says the same things)
Still great fun to drive though - great looks and a very quick car - just watch some peoples faces off the lights especially Golf GTIs and rep mobiles (ha ha Vectra and Mondeo)!
Great handling - almost as good as my last car, but that was lowered!
Not very much footwell space - with my size 11's I have to wear the narrowest trainers I can to drive it which is a pain when you're going to work and have to change!
For the price not much else comes close in terms of looks and performance, my only advice would be not to get it serviced at a Citroen dealer - in my opinion they are not very honest.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2003 |