Citroën Xsara Picasso (00-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
The Xsara Picasso may not be the most sophisticated or practical people carrier around but it is still one of the most popular on the market - even with the far superior C4 Picasso available. That's mainly due to its generous levels of standard equipment and low price tag. It's not without its strengths though. Comfortable, spacious and safe it's a decent MPV but despite revisions it still falls way behind the class leaders. It makes a good value people carrier, but it's lacks quality in most areas.
2.5 out of 5

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£12,234 - £18,815

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£572 - £8,429

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Spacious cabin, big boot, good value for money

Rolls through corners, imprecise steering, dated interior

The Xsara Picasso may not be the most sophisticated or practical people carrier around but it is still one of the most popular on the market - even with the far superior C4 Picasso available. That's mainly due to its generous levels of standard equipment and low price tag. It's not without its strengths though. Comfortable, spacious and safe it's a decent MPV but despite revisions it still falls way behind the class leaders. It makes a good value people carrier, but it's lacks quality in most areas.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "The Xsara Picasso has been available with six different engines over its lifetime - three diesels..."

  • Handling

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Xsara Picasso rides well and is comfortable on the move but there's excessive body roll through..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "Engine noise is the biggest gripe in the Xsara Picasso. With the exception of the 1.6HDi, all the..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "With a roomy interior and excellent headroom the Picasso is ideal for families, even if you have..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "The original model line up was LX, SX and Exclusive. The entry-level LX has electric front windows,..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "Thanks to a high driving position all round visibility is very good in the Xsara Picasso while the..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4 out of 5

    "Servicing costs tend to be competitive and all engines provide good fuel economy. Unfortunately..."

  • Green credentials

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Xsara Picasso scores fairly well on the eco front. With an average of 166g/km CO2 across the..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3 out of 5

    "It's four-star Euro NCAP rating was good when the Xsara Picasso was launched but the majority of..."

  • Reliability

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Picasso is let down badly by poor interior trim and electrical faults. Later cars are better as..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4 out of 5

    "Citroen is trying to move its image upmarket by abandoning the cashback deals it has become well..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "There are plenty of used examples available from dealers, car supermarkets and private sellers. It's..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "With so many on the market buyers can afford to be choosy. That means low-spec and poorly-maintained..."

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