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1987 Citroen BX 16TRS 1.6 petrol

Year of manufacture	1987
First year of ownership	1998
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	1.6 petrol Manual
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	5 / 10
Comfort marks	9 / 10
Dealer Service marks	5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.6 / 10
Distance when acquired	240000 kilometres
Most recent distance	295000 kilometres
Previous car	Skoda 120L

Summary:

Nothing moves you like Citroen

Faults:

The following parts were replaced:

Hydraulic pump.

Main hydraulic pipes.

Gearbox.

Petrol pump... and of course I had some smaller problems.

General Comments:

Despite problems with it I really like this car. It is true that nothing moves you like Citroen. I enjoy every time I drive with because of its soft and smooth ride. After all, I bought it for a low price and I can get cheap used spare parts.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th October, 2000

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1991 Citroen BX 16 TZS 1.6 petrol

Year of manufacture	1991
First year of ownership	1999
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	1.6 petrol Manual
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	9 / 10
Dealer Service marks	6 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	77000 kilometres
Most recent distance	109000 kilometres
Previous car	Citroen BX

Summary:

Comfort, comfort, comfort and a lot lot lot of equipment!!!!

Faults:

New front spheres and one strut.

Rear arm bearings (it's normal at this point).

An oil drinker - but it can get solved for £50 - but no need yet...

The cooling system leaks slowly - not a big thing yet...

General Comments:

Fantastic car, very spacious and comfortable, with sharp excellent brakes and a very efficient aircon. No doubt the best mid range car of the 80's and early 90's. Still doesn't have a lot of competition... Still much more comfortable!!! It is quite reliable actually.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th July, 2000

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18th Apr 2001, 13:23

Just one change of spheres and a strut? Someone has been very lucky indeed! My front suspension units had a lot of replacement work, and the rear units locked solid at one point (a costly job).

Anyone buying a second-hand BX should look closely at the whole hydraulics / suspension history of the car, and hope any replacements will last.