Citroen Xsara Picasso

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cashback offer of £3000 should be increased to £6000 in recompense for the appalling standard of build quality.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Economical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonably good to drive - when it would run.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Performance entirely adequate.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Engine management system fault from new. After a dozen times to the dealer's workshop, he agreed to replace the vehicle.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Functional vehicle.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seats are comfortable. Rear legroom is excellent.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard factory fitted immobiliser but no alarm system.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Car was replaced by dealer with same model on 54 plate. It has faults too. I might write a review about it too.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine management system fault(s) since delivery. Vehicle spent more time in the workshop than on the road.

    Other

    Front brakes squeal. Supply of spare parts is appalling. General build quality very poor.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No