1999 Citroen Saxo VTS review from UK and Ireland

Catalyst internals fell off their mountings at new.

Paint fault on the tailgate when new.

Dealer didn't replace the radiator cap to second notch after a service (prove that one if you can!). Engine cooked all gaskets above the head. 12,000 miles.

Suspension noisy. Bushings to the anti-roll bar drop links and the wishbones are wearing, but the dealer won't replace until failed. From 10,000 miles.

Gearbox stiff, especially coming down the box to 3rd. Linkage wear or synchro?

Sun roof rubber seal popped out of its mount. Replaced, but if not opened in a while still can stick and pull out again. 18,000 miles.

Intermittent hesitation on acceleration, then would not hold idle. Faults showing a knock sensor fault. Replaced. Same problem plus other sensors reporting faults (mixture, oxygen etc.) 30,000 miles. ECU Dying?

Excessive steam from the exhaust until at normal operating temperature. Always noticeable in cold conditions.

Well done Citroen for introducing a 3 year 60,000 warranty. Too late for me, but enough to make me consider a new one.

Cracking car. Shame about the dealer network and the warranty at the time.

Feed it Mobil 1 and it'll never use any oil between services.

Standard radio cassette (now has CD as standard) only good to put back in as you sell the car on again.