Citroën Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi SX 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got a very good deal (VAT back plus about another £1000) but Citroen have continued the VAT back deal for so long that resale value will be low.
Costs
About £120 for a service so far. Very reasonable. Average 45mpg, which seems less than other reviewers.
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On the road
Driving
Good driving position. It feels strange to sit low down when driving my wife's Mondeo. The dash mounted gearstick and central LCD display take a week or two to get used to.
Performance
It pulls well, but is by no means fast. But thats not what it's designed for.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems yet.
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How do you eat yours? Egg-like. But I like it.
Comfort
Very comfortable in every seat. Apart from increasing the height of the drivers seat tilts you forward. And rake adjustment of the steering column would be good.
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Security and Service
Security
Poor that an alarm is not standard. I had the dealer fit one at a cost of about £200. It hasn't been nicked yet and nobody's broken in (my last car had two break-ins, but wasn't alarmed).
Service
Had a squeaky panel below the steering wheel from new. I lived with it until the first service. Despite explaining the problem when booking in and when dropping off, they didn't fix it (I suspect they never tried).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Gets damp inside and takes ages to de-mist front windscreen. Even had ice inside!
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