1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 petrol

Summary:

A car that will take you to 60 mph in less time than it takes to read this line

Faults:

Warped brake callipers.

CV joints replaced.

Riveted the body kit on because I don't want to lose it again.

Annoying rattles and squeaks.

General Comments:

When you buy an AX GT, buy a bible too, you will have plenty of time to read it when you're trying to go from 90 to 0 mph.

Try to avoid sheets of newspaper and flies when you're driving, they will dent the bodywork.

On the plus side, it's so fast it will make your eyes bleed and it's not the worst looking car in the world either.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th September, 2000

2nd Mar 2002, 16:50

Don't worry about newspaper and flies, just make sure you don't sneeze by it. I sat once on the bonnet of mine, took me some time to get the dimples out I can tell you!! but I still love it, even though I would die if I ever had a crash in it.

1990 Citroen AX 1.4 diesel

Summary:

Diesel engine should never have gone into production

Faults:

Everything, head gasket problems mainly.

General Comments:

Engine is a rubbish design. Just asking for problems - diesel with aluminium block and wet liners causing head gasket problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 4th August, 2000

31st Aug 2001, 13:39

I have a AX 1.4 TRD and I have the same problem with the head.

11th Jul 2005, 15:46

I'm from Italy. I have bought a car (if we can say it's a car) like this in the 96's and I have changed its engine two times. Actually it's seem to require a new engine every 60.000 Km; about one time every three years.

Nowadays I use it just for carrying my children to school and when I return at home the temtperature's light has became red.

I think that an engine like this should have been withdrew from the marked at the beginning.

16th Nov 2014, 15:46

I think that there are a couple of unlucky people here, as I had an AX 1.5D for 8 years and 102k miles with no problems whatsoever. Gave it to my younger brother - got him through college and another 8k miles, and at 15 years old and at 128k miles he sold it (cheeky!) to a mate for £120, still running great and doing 58 MPG!! The mate stuffed it into a wall inside 3 weeks and the little AX was sadly no more.

29th Feb 2016, 15:25

100,000 miles is about the max for the early 1.4 diesel - anything more is a bonus. People carp, but these were cheap cars, what do you expect?

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 twin choke petrol

Summary:

Value for money

Faults:

Nothing since I've had it (touch wood).

Seems very reliable

General Comments:

Very nippy - I leave SR's around the town. Body is very flimsy. Safety is very poor. Pretty comfortable though but revs high once you get past 60. Twin choke gives a nice little kick-in at certain revs. Looks good, average handling and moderate braking. Economical as well when not ragging it.

For the price and insurance bracket it is one of the best small sporty cars about.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th July, 2000

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 petrol

Summary:

Good all round car.... good to impress the ladies

Faults:

Brakes tend to be limited, the stopping time is poor compared with the acceleration.

General Comments:

Quite a good car - with exceptional performance - I would recommend this to anyone who wants a small nice looking car with lots of power.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st July, 2000

31st Dec 2000, 23:11

The Citroen AX GT is a wicked little pocket rocket. I have had mine nearly three years and it has been very reliable even though I have given it a good thrashing!!

22nd May 2001, 10:27

I've had my AX GT for 10 years now! It's never broken down and still blasts off the line better than anything else in its class. Handles motorway driving easily too. I love it (I also own a BMW 3 series 1.9 16V, but I prefer the AX!)

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 petrol

Summary:

Top hatch!!! What are you waiting for??

Faults:

Nowt!! Touch wood!!

General Comments:

Canes all the normal boyracer's cars (205, 106, XR2, GTE, SRii etc.), funny as f*ck.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd June, 2000