Citroën Xsara Hatchback 1.8i 16V Exclusive 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Drops value hard and fast - good for 2nd hand, but very bad if you buy new.
Costs
Good MPG and reasonable servicing costs - I use a local Citroen specialist rather than the dealer.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well for this class, though Focus has the edge.
Performance
1.8 has a decent amount of punch and is quick enough for most people.
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Living with it
Reliability
New disks after only 30k miles. Fuel map sensor, heater and air con all broke before getting to 40k miles.
Image
Not going to win any beauty contests, but not ugly either.
Comfort
Very comfortable. Way better than a Focus or Astra.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been stolen.
Service
I think the dealer ripped me off for work that was supposed to have been done.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Pulls well and, apart from the fuel map sensor, has never let us down in 40k miles.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No