1998 Citroen Xsara review from Australia and New Zealand
"Could have got a better car at about the same price or even lower..."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Noisy clutch.
Acrid smell in the air conditioning.
CD remote does not work.
Remote central locking does not work.
Buckled upholstery.
Air vents in the dashboard fell out.
General comments?
The car handles well and has good acceleration.
Stupid design such as, all switches are illuminated except the light switches.
The jack is clipped under the car, and it's a good way to ruin your clothes when you are flat out, face down prizing the jack out.
Australian version is very basic, it misses many of the features the Euro version has.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 38000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2001 |