Citroen Xsara Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought in 2000 before latest facelift - dealer told me that the model was not being changed.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fair running costs, but frightening depreciation.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice smooth drive with comfortable cabin.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good acceleration.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Quite a few problems experienced.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The coupe has slightly better image than the other models.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on long or short drives.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Equipped with alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The garage I bought it from did not seem concerned about after-sales problems. I bought a 3 year warranty which the dealers try their best to get out of.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Power steering broke down when car was just a year old.

    Other

    Trouble with airbag warning light that kept coming on. Air conditioning stopped working at 2 years.

    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