Faults:

Some shudder on the engine when it is cold caused by spark plugs and/or leads.

Some knobs have fallen off the stereo!

General Comments:

This is my first car and overall I am very impressed.

For a car this old it is very quiet and extremely economical (about 350 to 400 miles form one tank of petrol)

However it really loses power when going uphill, especially with more than one passenger on board.

It loves to have its engine hot and will sit all day at 60-70 miles per hour.

However it could really do with a 5th gear for motorway driving.

Faults:

A few problems with battery connections, but these were easily resolved by a good mechanic.

The paintwork is beginning to peel in some places, such as the driver door and boot.

An ongoing worry is the way the car is affected by high winds, which can make for unnerving driving.

General Comments:

This car is really cheap to run, the insurance is a bargain due to the small engine and I can do over 300 miles on a full tank of petrol (costing £25!)

All in all it has been a very reliable car, and was extremely cheap to repair after a shunt in the rear, as the boot is made of fibreglass.

It goes surprisingly fast considering the tiny engine as the car is so light although the speed can be affected considerably by carrying more than 1 passenger.

The car is comfortable for driver and passengers, but I would not recommend it for anyone who considers themselves tall as there is not much space in the cockpit. Ideal if you're short like me though as everything is within reach - even the passenger window winder!

Faults:

Cylanoid replaced at 93,500 miles.

Replaced brake pipe mountings for MOT.

Heater switch replaced just recently.

General Comments:

I find this car very pleasant to drive, the seats are comfortable and the car has a nice feel to it.

The engine is quick for a diesel, though you do have to 'floor it' to get any real acceleration. For overtaking, I usually find it helps to drop to 3rd gear.

There is not all that much space in the rear (though I am over six foot), but there is plenty of space for front seat passengers.

Overall, this is a brilliant car which can be had for under a grand, it will cost you pittance for fuel (I get 65+ miles per gallon) and I have had to do practically no maintenance work on the car.

I would definitely purchase another Citroen if this one is anything to judge them on, highly recommended!!

Faults:

Minor oil leak seems to have stopped by itself.

A little smokey when it starts up sometimes, but not surprising on an AX with this much mileage!

Other than that it has no real problems.

General Comments:

Makes a good first car as it is cheap to run and repair, plus insurance is OK compared to Fiestas and Novas.

For a 1.0i it is very quiet and goes very well and manages alright with 4 people inside.

The brakes are appalling and take a bit of getting used to, especially in the wet when heavily loaded as it simply won't stop!

The flimsy bodywork is covered in dents and scratches, including a shallow leg mark where the previous owner clearly nudged the door shut with her leg and dented the bodywork!

It does not feel very solid, but this does mean it is very light and economical.

It has a comfortable ride and handles fairly well, making it nice to drive, although the pedals are badly positioned, making long distance travel very uncomfortable as you need to have your foot on one side to press the accelerator right down (where it will spend most of its time!).