1997 Citroen ZX elation review from UK and Ireland

I knew the brakes needed attention when I bought it, but didn't realise they needed so much attention.

A garage close to my job put in new brakes all round and did an MOT.

Although I booked it in days in advance they didn't start the work until late and they didn't have time to road test it. I collected it and got 3/4 of the way home about 40 miles, and something didn't feel right so I pulled in to the hard shoulder only to see smoke pouring from the front wheels. I rang the garage and they said to bring it back. The AA recovered me and the garage lent me an old Audi to get me home.

When I collected my car they said the master cylinder was faulty and was acting as a non return valve so was holding the brakes on. It cost me a bit more money, but it cost them a lot more because they didn't spot the original fault.

SEEMS right now, but we will have to see.

I will be doing 400 miles a week for the next few months and bought this instead of using our VR6 golf.

I didn't go out to buy a ZX, but have thought in the past they looked a nice little car. This one is modern and nice to drive and I get 38 mpg @ 70-75mph.First car I have ever owned that has got an airbag.

I would have bought a diesel, but couldnt find a nice one for the money and I object to the way diesel fuel is more expensive than unleaded.