Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 2.0 HDi Exclusive 5d (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The image is cheap but practical. It says that you care more about practical space than about driving performance.

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

They initially thought it was impressively spacious, but having seen our experience they now know it's rubbish.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldn't have one of these again if they were giving them away.

What are you likely to buy next?

VW Touran.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

January 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Reasonable deal obtained once dealer realised I had used the internet to determine the correct price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

OK

What's it like to drive?

Terrible. Handling is poor, with boat-like wallowing on corners. Performance is very weak - if you want to accelerate from 50 to overtake when loaded up, forget it.

What's it like to park?

No problems.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where shall I start? Numerous recalls and several serious failures occurred during the warranty period. Shortly after expiry of the warranty I suffered turbo and engine failure which cost £000s to fix.

What's most practical about your car?

I still like the spacious interior design, particularly the flat floor between the front seats. It takes a family of 4 and lots of gear comfortably.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The cruise control fitted on the exclusive model is well designed and easy to operate.