1988 Citroen BX GTi 16V review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, fun and practical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
High speed judder which couldn't be rectified. Made driving above 80 mph very uncomfortable.
Front suspension leg needed replacing.
Used a lot of oil (a litre every 700-800 miles)
Exhaust back box rattled first thing in the morning.
General comments?
A quick car when the rev range was used, but not much low down torque. Noisy at cruising speed, but excellent, stable handling with great high speed ride. Very well equipped and good value.
Felt a bit lightly built in places, but was reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 cc 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen CX |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2004 |