Citroen AX
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap car, no luxuries, good first car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap to run, about 37mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Large windows and compact car size make parking easy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy enough in town traffic. Overtaking can be a bit of a mission on faster roads.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts first time, even after very cold nights. No running problems so far.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Looks quite dated, but it looks better than other cheap alternatives like the Nova, old Micra, Panda, Mark 2 Fiesta (debatable).

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seats are comfortable. Pedal layout is quite cramped, but you soon get used to it. Rear legroom is poor (especially behind driver) but most small cars have the same problem.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No security fittings, but I shouldn't think it is a hot target for car theives.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can't comment as I have not needed to contact them at all.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Handbrake needed replacing, costing £80.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes