1995 Citroen AX Debut review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastic, little runner especially for new drivers and learners"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Problems with my Citroen AX Debut since June 2005.
~The hose clip was loose on the radiator.
~The air cleaner housing seal was missing.
And most recently the problems in order being:
~Small oil leak from around the cylinder head gasket area.
~The engine seems to fade and die when sitting idle, e.g. in a queue of traffic. I have been recommended to change the quality of unleaded petrol I use in my car from supermarkets fuel to Shell, BP etc. And also to use a higher octane fuel.
~I have also noticed a very tiny amount of a leak coming from the windscreen washers tank... but nothing too bad.
General comments?
I am really impressed with this car. I bought it to learn to drive in... I have done that and I still don't want to sell it!! It may only have a 954cc engine and 4 gears, but it still gets up to at least 85mph uphill on the motorway! (until I notice and slow down again!)
I really do recommend this car for new drivers/learners, because:
~it is easy to drive.
~cheap (only about £25 to fill the tank about every 3-4 weeks)
~insurance is really cheap because of the tiny engine.
~it is quick and NIPPY!!
(Nippy being the nickname I have given my car!!)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 954cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42444 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2006 |