2001 Citroen Saxo VTR review from UK and Ireland
"Potentially great fun car, yet frustrating errors"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car used to cut out when turning corners.
General comments?
Having had the car for around six months, it began to cut out when turning corners when coming down from speed toward the junction, never from standing start. This could well be considered pretty dangerous. I was told it was a electronic fault with the cars computer the second time I took it to the garage, the first time they could not find a fault.
However, apart from this problem which was disappointing I loved the car and it was great fun to drive.
The car is extremely nippy and certainly looks the part.
The interior is basic, but there is sufficient room in the back.
Interested to drive its replacement the C2, has a lot to live up to, if the torque and speed is along the same lines I am sure to be impressed, hopefully it is a safer car.
Recently this car has been written off after I was pulled out on without warning, I was OK, but the car was written off, this crash occurred at a lowish speed and I was disappointed how easily it fell apart basically, makes me question the safety of the car considering the other problem I had with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2005 |