1999 Citroen Xsara Reviews - Page 5 of 5

The only fault was the electrical connector under the seat for the airbag. Dealer did repair it free of charge.

The car is very comfortable, although it is under powered. The clutch is horrible... it constantly snatches and stalls the car. Dealer has changed the clutch cable, but it hasn't really made any great difference.

I must say the dealer that I bought the car from in Bray Co. Wicklow has been excellent. Top notch service.

The dealer gave poor service; car was not cleaned properly or serviced. The dealer gave poor excuses.

Very good value especially when second hand.

All the luxuries make the car nice, air conditioning, remote locks, good stereo.

Good handling and excellent driving feel.

Economical for a car of that size and has good performance.

This is my second Citroen, the qualities of the Saxo (ride, handling, comfort) are magnified in this car.

Rubbish build quality ruins what would otherwise be a good car. Loads of silly little faults, (particularly electrical) really let this car down.

Also the paint chips and scratches very easily.

The worst that went wrong was when the gearbox for no apparent reason 'locked up' in busy traffic.

Dealers are unsympathetic and just want to empty your wallet.

Wouldn't contemplate buying another car from Citroen after this disgraceful piece of crap.

All 4 doors not aligned properly causing damage to the paintwork and a rattling noise when driving over rough surfaces. Fixed under warranty.

Water entering at bottom right front door. 4 times at the dealer, cause still not found!!!!

Engine is extremely noisy, dealer assures me it is normal.

Interior noises from various plastic parts even when driving over very smooth surfaces.

Doesn't compare with a BX16 TRS I had in terms of the fun you have while driving.

Rubbish, don't buy one whatever!!! Loads of electrical faults, broke down twice in first 1000 miles!! HATED THIS CAR, ABSOLUTLEY RUBBISH, DON'T EVEN LOOK AT ONE!!!!!!

First impressions were good although this rapidly changed, handling is horrid. It's got a bit of an old biddys image. Wouldn't even contemplate buying another car from Citroen, I was going to move onto a Xantia 2.0 turbo but have now changed my mind completely. I will move back to Vauxhall for my next car!

Air bag light flashing, could be short circuited, waiting to repair at 10,000 km service.

Driver seat back support too soft at the spine area. Solve by stuffing a small pillow into the back pouch of the seat.

Generally happy with the car. The comfort will be very high if not because of the seat problem. A quiet car to my surprise.

Nothing.

This is the fourth Citroen I have owned (XM, AX and Saxo previously) and I rate it very highly. Four previous cars to this were Renaults and the only downside to them was the local dealership. I have found the local Citroen dealer to be the complete opposite.

Absolutely nothing yet. Runs like a clock.

Superb car. An incredibly better ride than the current golf: a lot more sportier and more comfortable too. It also, from my point of view, has a more original and classy design.