1994 Citroen ZX Avantage review from UK and Ireland
"Under rated family hatch, as good if not better than highly rated rivals"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator started leaking at 82,000. Citroen said they didn't make the specified radiator anymore, that it was a big job to fix and would cost £320. A radiator specialist sold me a brand new radiator for £60 and the fitting was only £30 and took around 30 minutes, so be warned about some dealers!. Rear bulbs have a tendency to go. Heater dash lights have all gone, and one or two dash light behind the speedometer have blown. I suspect there is a small crack in the passenger side CV Boot.
General comments?
A bargain buy. The car always starts first time and offers a comfortable drive. The 1.4i lacks a little power when fully loaded on the motorway, but is ideal for commuting around town. The car is spacious in the back and front and the boot has ample room. Handling is pleasurable, and excels around corners. The car could certainly do with power steering as parking in those small spaces can be tiresome.
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| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 81000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83500 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2003 |