1996 Citroen ZX Allure review from Belgium
"The ideal 2nd hand car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replaced at 55000 km.
Nothing else apart from the normal maintenance.
General comments?
Very practical for a 4.08m hatchback. Spacious inside considering its length and width. Four doors is a big plus.
Uses on average about 6.7 l of petrol per 100km, which is very good compared to a thirsty BX 1.6 I drove in the past.
Performance is o.k. for a 1.4l 75bhp petrol engine.
My "ZX Allure" is a special edition. It has an airbag, electric mirror (only the right one), power assisted steering, electric windows, tinted glass, radio/cassette player, metallic paint (also on bumpers and mirrors), fog lights, etc.
In silver metallic with dark interior, it looks incredibly good for its age.
Build quality is good, but of course not as good as on a German car.
Handles very well. Fun to drive.
Rather noisy on the motorway.
Seats are a tad too small for tall people. They become uncomfortable, especially on long journeys.
A pampered, preferably special edition, low mileage Citroën is well worth a look and test drive if you consider buying another car. Very cheap to buy 2nd hand and remarkably reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2004 |