Over 139,000 miles, suspension accumulator, suspension cylinder, suspension bearings, brake caliper, windscreen washer, fog light switch.
One of the most comfortable cars I've been in. Engine sounds rough, but goes well and is very economical. Main dealers overpriced, but loads of specialists who do the job better.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 1999
Died on motorway; corroded connectors on ignition.
Starter motor.
After 12 years, engine still below 200ppm on MOT HC test. Manual choke fitted - starts hot or cold now. 27-30mpg.
Interior looks its age, engine has always been noisy but accelerates well in fifth. Most servicing easy.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 28th February, 1999
Clutch at 65k, brake pads and discs at 69k.
Suspension pump makes loud clicking sounds fairly regularly (new pump reqd). Suspension spheres became too firm at 60k. Various suspension pipes have blown off, easily traceable.
Intermittant elec. problem to fuel pump, car stalls. Front seats have sagged (replaced easily). When I bought the car (£750 4 years ago) there was a rust hole in the subframe, got it fixed for about £20 and it gave no further trouble.
This was my third BX. I know the marque fairly well and still quite like them. Good engines and transmissions, perform well and are smooth and robust. Bodywork is generally good, but can get a bit rough at the edges. Better constructed and stronger than some people think. Powerful engine, but handling is not tops. Nice styling. They are decent cars and people should not be put off by the hydraulic set up. I recently traded up to an R21 estate as I needed more space.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd December, 1998
190,000 from new, regularly serviced.
Very little: 2 Clutches, 1 radiator, 1 set new sphere's, 1 pressure regulator, 1 accumulator.
This has been an outstanding car, very reliable that just seems to keep on going. The engine feels as though its just run in. Very responsive, massive amounts of torque, and can be pushed to 125mph (autobahns).
The gear box is quick & smooth with no sloppiness. The ride quality is excellent. The bodywork and interior are showing its age with rattles and creaks but no rust. Overall this car has been excellent with many European journey¹s completed and never breaking down.
Best Tip: Keep Servicing and Synthetic Engine Oil.
At a non Citroen Garage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 1998
The gearbox gave up at 25,000 miles, and Citroen (after a struggle) agreed to pay half. I told them I had had a Ford Granada and done 96,000 miles in it before the gearbox went. I was not pleased.
There have also been various fluid leeaks from the hydraulic suspension which have proved costly.
The interior headlining very quickly developed a spotty appearence (mold?). I bought the car new and it has currently done approx 150,000 miles.
I would not buy another Citroen.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th August, 1997
17th May 2006, 10:48
I totally disagree. I would have hundreds more Citroen's especially the BX.