1993 Citroen AX Debut review from UK and Ireland
"A decent, frugal and likeable small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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!).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101250 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2002 |