1995 Citroen ZX Aura 1.8i Petrol review from UK and Ireland
"Very economical, reliable and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad squeak from water pump - replaced with reconditioned unit.
Bent left drive shaft - replaced with re-manufactured item.
Front discs & pads replaced.
Cam belts replaced at 90,000km.
Oil & filter changed every 10,000km.
General comments?
Car manufactured about 1995 to export specifications & sent to Malaysia, but after prolonged storage shipped to New Zealand (1998) and sold as new (at a very good price). Subsequently brought to the UK in 2000.
Always serviced by myself or independent garage (for the 3 more major repairs).
Very comfortable and of reasonable power even for New Zealand's more rugged terrain.
Extremely reliable and never given any roadside trouble, especially considering the highish mileage, and minimal service work done. (First set of plugs not replaced until 140,000km.
Excellent sound system.
Quiet running.
Good handling.
Total servicing charges only £580 in 7 years.
Still on second set of tyres (but front ones will need changing again soon). The last set were 'economy' grade and have lasted much better than the original Michelin's.
Still getting around 7L/100km (or about 40MPG)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2005 |