Citroen Xsara Picasso

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value from Citroen once again.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Be prepared to shop around. Not all Citroen dealers charge the same for service.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Door posts a pest at first, but tell me one car that doesn't have a blind spot. Rolls a bit in corners, but it is French.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    First oil burner I've ever had. Don't think I will buy petrol again.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems to speak of.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great shape, but you've got to see the proposed Picasso 2.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great. Could drive it forever and loads of room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Needs an alarm just to stop the spare wheel being nicked.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The dealers in general are not to bad, but Citreon UK can leave a lot to be desired.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Did have power loss and black smoke, but new fuel pump sorted that out.

    Other

    Another Picasso quirk; squeaking front brakes.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes