2003 Citroen Xsara LX 1.6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Does what it's suppose to
Faults:
Smell from heater oil leaking in the passenger foot well. Told it's the heater.
Brakes noisy and inefficient.
Steering heavy.
Indicator switch is also the high beam switch; while indicating, it puts the high beam on. Not good, could signal to say you turn first, which may not be the case.
Saying that, overall it's not a bad car considering.
General Comments:
The car is fast off the mark, and accelerates quickly.
Petrol consumption is good for an automatic.
Seats are OK for town driving, but for long distance, could lead to a bad back.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 14th March, 2011
20th Aug 2007, 05:22
Regarding your comment "Heater blower would not turn off".
This has happened twice on our Xsara. Motor replaced both times which cured the problem. Seem to be a weak spot on these cars. There is some electronic part embedded in the blower motor that goes all the time. Must replace the whole motor, not only this small component. Takes just an hour or so to do, but blower engine is quite pricey (almost 250 Euro) making this a 350 Euro affair.