2001 Citroen Xsara LX review from UK and Ireland
"A complete heap of rubbish. There isn't a single redeeming feature and if there was it would break!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything has gone wrong with it. It would be a shorter list if I said what still works, but the main things are:
Door locks (inc. remote, interior lock, and key locking)
The lights sometimes stay on for hours!
The engine constantly cuts out.
There is a problem with the throttle.
The radio broke within a month...
General comments?
The steering is unbelievably inaccurate. It feels like the wheels are connected with a piece of elastic. It goes wherever it likes especially when there is a bit of wind about.
The throttle is like a switch and has no progression.
The brakes are similarly inconsistent.
The clutch is vile as is the gear change.
The handling is very 'boy-racer'. If you know how to drive properly you will hate it. However if you have no skill what-so-ever you might like the obvious feel of it.
The air-con is rubbish. It doesn't work very well and blows air to the wrong place.
It is by far the worst car I have ever driven and I actually get angry when I drive it. It is very frustrating and it needs destroying.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2004 |