Citroen AX
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dirt cheap to buy.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Low tax, insurance and parts reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good grip. Non P/A steering great. Some roll.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for a 1 litre. Quick of the mark but hills on the motorway and > 1 passenger not rec.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only 62k miles but never broken down. Minor faults but they're cheap to fix. Discs needed replacement at 61k.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better looking than a Metro, old Fiesta, Nova etc. Edgy styling back in!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good seats. Driving position good apart from offset pedals.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You could open the door with your hands when locked!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Use private garages cheaper and more friendly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Only 'pinking'. Needs tuned.

    Other

    Back window heater and skoosh gone. Front window mechanism broken. Not getting them fixed though… no point!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes