1992 Citroen ZX Avantage review from UK and Ireland

Faulty wiring causing engine to cut out randomly!

Went through CV joints like no tomorrow!

Remote central locking started failing-fixed with hammer and swearing!

That's all really.

It was a good all-rounder. The ride was fantastic, so smooth and yet such good handling. Interior space was excellent, it was very comfortable too.

Equipment was good, lots of electric goodies (most still worked!)

Quite brisk performance for small engine, but gearing was too tall-kept running out of breath and having to change down. Proof:it did 41mph in 1st gear, it did 72mph, in SECOND gear and so on! But the economy was quite good and parts were well priced.

It took age well, being very quiet on the move, and well sound-proofed too.

Brakes were a bit spongey I thought, but again it was nearly base-spec. I would consider buying another one, but I would choose a Volcane or 16V with even more go and better brakes and looks etc.

I've had six cars now in two years, a costly way to motor, but I like trying different cars. I enjoyed the ZX and it was the most trouble-free car I've owned really.

A bit on the shy side for me, but very underrated and well worth the money.