Citroën Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16V SX 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap, but depreciates high due to dealer discounts.
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On the road
Driving
Body rolls and floats over bumps. My first MPV.
Performance
Slow start, but better once you reach third gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
Awful. Never worked properly from new. Too many faults to list.
Image
Ok for this type of vehicle.
Comfort
Good in the front, but the kids complain on long journeys about the rear seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Optional alarm improves this - should be standard.
Service
Citroen mechanics cannot fix the faults - they just go on and on.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Unrefined poor cold starter, intermittent fault, slow acceleration in lower gears.
Other
Watch the front pads - they go suddenly without warning and ruin your disks.
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