1990 Citroen BX 14 RE review from UK and Ireland
"Don't buy one unless you intend to love it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blow-out on motorway at 80mph!! Caused by original tyres on low-mileage 20-year-old car. If Michelin X tyres aren't replaced every 5 years they blow!
Starter motor now needs replacing.
Kept well-maintained its whole life, so nothing until now.
General comments?
Don't buy this car if you're not an enthusiast. They are too good to be wasted and they're getting rare!
Unique design, possibly ugly? I think it looks mean! Makes a welcome change to all modern bubble cars that seem to all look the same.
All my mates say it looks like the Delorean from Back to the Future!! Love the way it can be instantly lowered by a lever next to the handbrake!
Very roomy inside, easy to park due to boxy design. A beautiful compromise. Big yet lightweight meaning even the 1.4 is fairly poky, and good on fuel, averages 43mpg; 36mpg at worst, 56mpg @ constant 56mph.
Mines a basic model with manual sunroof/windows, no power-assisted steering (it's not necessary) so nothing really to go wrong, and nothing has! Except the starter motor, which I am angered to find means raising the engine to change (this is only the case with the 1.4).
Top speed Citroen say is 102mph. I haven't taken it above 90 as it sounds like it may rev itself to death.
The suspension means the ride comfort is ridiculously comfortable, may send you to sleep on long journeys, and compromises cornering, where it tends to lean a fair bit. My old ZX was better in this respect.
Supposedly this being a non computer controlled car means it will go on forever! So long as it continues to be maintained.
Best car I've bought to date.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen ZX |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2009 |