1999 Citroen Xsara SX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Another French masterpiece!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car's ABS brakes do not work when the clutch is pushed in.
Under emergency braking situations, if the clutch is depressed, the engine stops, cutting the power to the brakes, and to the steering.
General comments?
The Citroen Xsara is a great car to drive. Before I bought it I drove a Volkswagen Golf, a Honda Civic, and Peugeot 206. The Peugeot was closest, but the Citroen handles much better than the others.
Even though it is front-wheel drive, it has very neutral grip, and a well sorted chassis.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat 131 |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2002 |