Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 1.6 HDi Exclusive 5d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

you like value for money

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

mostly impressed by the practical package and low running costs

Would you buy this car again and why?

only if citroen improved the refinement.would test drive a newer model before deciding

What are you likely to buy next?

a similar sized mpv

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,999

When did you buy the car?

October 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

eventually- had problems sourcing the model i wanted in the right condition

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

to tow my caravan,high seat position(bad back) economy

What was the dealer like?

friendly but completely inept

What's it like to drive?

supple ride,vibrates on motorway with loud boom over 70mph engine has lots of torque but if you try to drive very economically has an annoying habit of momentarily losing power (turbo lag?) some body roll on corners but not a problem.in town the squeaks ,rattles and knocks are a pain

What's it like to park?

clutch can be a bit "agricultural" but otherwise ok

Have you had any problems with the car?

flywheel,climate control,wheel balance,intermittent power loss,various squeaks,rattles and knocks,engine management fault light,turbo pipe leak

What's most practical about your car?

lots of space,with versatile rear seat arrangement

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

fuel computer