1990 Citroen AX GT from UK and Ireland - Comments

Well the clutch cable snapped.

The electric window decided to stop working.

The gear linkages went and the brake pipes split, which was dangerous.

The boot only started opening when it felt like it.

The head gasket blew, then one month later it went again taking the cylinder head with it.

I also found that the engine mountings were loose.

And it needed new shocks. Other than a couple of air-locks, I think that's it, but I could be wrong.

Oh yes the seats no longer lift up unless you are the world's strongest man.

This car is more than fast especially on acceleration.

However mine broke down about 3 times a month so I didn't feel the full benefits.

This car is made out of paper foil - probably why it's so quick, however if you crashed you'd probably die.

No too bad on fuel, but you spend more on fixing it.

The seller either saw you coming or you have exceptionally bad luck! I've owned 3 AX GTs with no trouble at all. I even crashed one at 65 MPH into a Volvo and walked away unscathed. You are unlucky my man, unlucky.

The guy before was telling the truth both me and my friend owned AX GT's and we spent more time repairing them! Problems included..

Cooling hoses! (lots)

Radiator

Electric window switches inop

the slightest tap and you dented the bodywork

Frount fogs filling with water (rust)

Head gasket and nuisence oil leaks

Interior Heater matrix split! remove the dash to fit new one!

Boot didn't open on central locking

Loads of rattles (when I replaced the dash after fitting the heating matrix this cured the problem)

But all in all I loved the car it was very nippy and it was a G plate so I would have expected a few problems! Real head turner when cleaned up black with the alloys mirrored.

I loved It!

I agree with the first comment, I've had 2 AX GT's and had nowhere near as many problems as you list. They must have seen you coming mate!

Well my ax gt decided it wanted to become a 3 wheeler as the lower suspension arm and tracking rod snapped at about 40mph causing a shower of sparks down the road as I grinded to a halt. Then it decided to dump gear box oil all over the road. The only good point was we finished up outside my friends house so we were able to man handle the car over to the side of the road. Not forgetting my speedo didn't work I had a radiator leak and the blower moter was knacked! But my girlfriend did injoy doing her Rolf Harris impression on the passenger floorplan/footwell tin metal anyone?

I'm sorry to say you would probably die in crash. I crashed one at 25 into a Land Rover who decided to do an emergency stop, and the car was trashed at only 25mph. The Land Rover was fine.