1990 Citroen AX review from UK and Ireland
"A reliable, nippy and cheap fun car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake fluid line split.
Clutch went around 70,000 miles.
Key broke in ignition! (Was told this is a common fault!)
Exhaust.
Wheel bearings.
General comments?
Although the list of faults sounds long, the clutch, exhaust and wheel bearings are standard problems on old cars.
The car performs consistently well and for a 1.1ltr is very fast, both off the mark and on the motorway however it does suffer when loaded with people.
It doesn't handle too bad, the steering can be a bit light sometimes.
It's comfortable for a small car and being a hatchback it's versatile - you can fold down the rear seats and exploit a reasonable amount of space in the rear of the car.
It's very cheap to run on petrol, the insurance is low and as long as you don't go to a Citroen dealer maintenance is not expensive.
I would definately recommend this car to any city dweller with a small budget.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Mini |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2003 |