1990 Citroen BX GTi review from UK and Ireland
"Great when it was working"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New brake pads and discs (front and rear) at 43000 miles.
New exhaust (front section) at 43000 miles.
The suspension went hard at 68,000 miles.
The automatic transmission - its second gearbox (the original was replaced with a reconditioned unit at 36000 miles) - would only move the car once it had warmed up by 68000 miles.
The engine, which has always drunk oil, began to smoke excessively by 68000 miles.
General comments?
This was a comfortable car with excellent handling, but expired in a big way at 68000 miles despite being well cared for and regularly serviced throughout its life.
Beware - insurance is very high due to the GTi badge.
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| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2002 |