Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) 1.6i 16V LX 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

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Summary
What does this car say about you?
it was a mistake, its a penance to be seen driving it.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
it was a mistake, i will learn from my mistakes!
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO WAY
What are you likely to buy next?
Volkswagen
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
December 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
ok - cheap big car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Family & space. Needed bigger car, wife liked the Picasso.
What was the dealer like?
slippery
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
wobbly, slow, very thirsty, just poor!
What's it like to park?
ok once you get used to it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
loads! - mainly trivial things like dash display fading, rear wipers setting of front, wash-wipes failing every winter - all trivial but slightly dangerous whilst driving.
What's most practical about your car?
getting kids into seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
none.