1999 Citroen Saxo East Coast from UK and Ireland - Comments

Brake lights failure.

Light steering, but the car doesn't have power steering.

Interference from the alternator with the stereo.

Weak brakes.

Lack of engine power at mid-range sometimes.

Most problems fixed by Citroen, although this has happened in with similar Saxos of the same model. Citroen staff lie about the faults. Once even saying "The brakes on Saxos aren't that good!"

Car to be serviced soon, stereo to be fixed, engine to be checked due to power. This happened since a long motorway run! Between 80-100mph for about an hour!

Car in general is good, great when running low on petrol.

Hits 60 in just over 12 seconds! But is like a ice-skate when it has been raining! Especially around islands. Great for chucking around corners! Attracts tailgaters! I don't look 19, so having the green metallic colour hides me well from the Police! Never been stopped yet, even when they followed me with no brake lights at night!

Nice 2 years free insurance!!!

I currently own a Citroen Saxo 1.1 Eastcoast, I feel that it's a great small car though it's only my second car. The only problem I have encountered so far is that the the gears make a lot of noise when I bring the clutch up in 2nd, 3rd and 4th. I have been told that this is the same on all 1.1 Saxos by the garage (I don't believe them) so they say they can't do anything about it. Apart from this I enjoy driving the Eastcoast and find it to be a pretty nice car for the money.

I've had my Saxo 1.1i Eastcoast for almost 18 months. It's a brilliant little car. Very nippy from 20 up to 60/70. First gear is really weak so you've got to get the revs in the red to before you switch to second gear doing about twenty -ish for a speedy start at the lights. Be wary on the motorway, this car can change into a kite when attempting above 80, so keep a grip on that wheel, especially if the roads are a little wet. Just had my first MOT, everything OK except the front tires were a little bald.

I have had my saxo 1.1 eastcoast for about six months now and love it! It's my first car so I suppose I don't know much else, but I thought i'd add to the other person on this site's comment that my gearbox is also noisy when changing gear, i'd agree that seems very quick for what i'd expect of a 1.1. A top first car!!!

I bought my Citroen Saxo 1.1i east coast about 6months ago now. I find that it is great as a first car as it is very economical on fuel. Have tried investigating the 'light steering' problem, but have had no luck as yet. Is this due to a steering fault, or is it perfectly safe? My next car will be a VTR, as I am very impressed with Citroen Saxos, as I could do with a bit more power.