1985 Citroen BX 19 RD review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator fan snapped at 110K.
Fuel pump failed.
Radiator failed twice - cooling system seems to be typically unreliable in older French cars. This caused the head gasket to finally blow due to overheating.
Front brake calipers seized - required replacement.
Gearbox problem - not too serious, but jumps out of 3rd gear at low revs.
General comments?
Despite the problems above, the car was an amazing workhorse for 100K+. Fuel economy was excellent - could go 500 miles on one tank if driven gently.
If not, could sit on motorway at a steady 100-110mph and just eat up the miles. Hydraulic suspension very comfortable, and surprisingly good on country roads.
1900 engine very torquey, takes time to build speed, but not much slows it down.
Comfort good, very spacious inside, although noisy, and heavy steering.
I would probably happily take on a newer turbo-diesel with power steering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 diesel |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 10th February, 1998 |