| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1i Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
Summary:
Okay car, bit ennoying after a while
Faults:
1 week after getting the car, the fan belt went.
The lights on the CD player do not work anymore, so I cannot see what I am doing when driving in the dark!
General Comments:
The car is quick, but like driving a shopping trolley when wet.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd August, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
Summary:
A good looking useless bum
Faults:
New exhaust was needed at 21000 miles within two years. Complained to Citroen and was told that although it was not usual it was acceptable for this to occur.
New exhaust again at 44000.
New brake disks and pads are required very frequently. They are always screeching even when lubed and greased by dealership.
Idle regulator replaced at 40241.
General Comments:
The interior looks great. Very stylish.
Great to look at as long as you don't expect to drive it.
Very comfortable.
Taking service and MOT out of the equation over £2000 of repairs.
Green Flag have been excellent on all five occasions they have been called out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th July, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
Summary:
A very good car
Faults:
Insulator pipe cracked after 55,000 miles.
Spark in engine not working properly.
Trouble starting.
General Comments:
A very good reliable car up until the last few months of ownership. Could regularly reach 90mph easily and handled well in corners.
Unfortunately I'll remember the car for the bad things towards the end, but it was an excellent car for 5 years, doing many long Saturday journeys to football matches and never let me down.
The controls are all really simple to use, it comes with a decent sound system and the speakers are of good quality.
The look of the car was very good too, it had a stylish shape and was protected by many safety features.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th July, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Calibra |
Summary:
Fun, but unreliable!
Faults:
Clutch Cable
Brakes
Can't put car in full lock (Due to being lowered)
Worn gear-box housing.
General Comments:
A fantastic car to drive, excellent performance, but things went wrong all the time!
Out of all the cars I have owned this was without doubt the most expensive to fix, so I sold it 2 my mate as quickly as possible!
I recommend driving one for the sheer fun, but I wouldn't buy another one!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th February, 2004
If I were your mate id look for another one as soon as possible as well. Nice of you to sell your dodgy car to him..NOT.
I agree with the unreliable bit! I bought my VTS 3 months ago and since the day I picked it up from the garage Iv had nothing, but problems! The trouble is that I love it too much to sell it!
Emily - Isle of Man.
Could you write that again, IN ENGLISH please, I can't understand stupid phone text lingo.
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Micra |
Summary:
Good bargain first or second car
Faults:
The fan belt snapped after a short time.
One of the rear light bulbs burned out.
General Comments:
The car is very quick with good acceleration, particularly considering the engine size of just 1.1l.
The seat position could be a bit better, as the view of some of the dash board monitors is obscured. The general comfort of the drive is good however.
The all round exterior view is good, particularly when reversing. The car handles well in adverse weather conditions.
Fuel consumption is very good, as is handling. The window washer capacity is awesome!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th February, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Saxo |
Summary:
Paddling-pool
Faults:
Airbag light keeps comming on all the time.
Every time it rains, the floor fills up with water,its stinks - big time.
General Comments:
The car, however is a good looker and a nice mover, Shame about the faults.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th January, 2004
You know that flap that slides under the sunroof?? The interior panel that covers the sunroof. Keep that closed. Condensation happens with it open. Used to see drops of water dripping onto my gearknob till my mate whom I bought it off told me to keep it shut. I can't see it making swimming pools though...