Citroen Xsara Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    How cheap. You can get a car this old for less than £4000 if you shop around, with low miles.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you're heavy footed in town, not great economy, but even with big wheels, achieved 48 on motorway!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sports Car handling when well balanced 17"" fitted. Very nice to drive on long journeys.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as fast as VTS, but faster than competition, with a lot more class than a baseball cap wearers trashed hatch, and only group 9!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer recalls, and one bit of trim, fixed under warranty

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a citroen, and a Xsara, but the people who think that have never driven one.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as floaty as a xantia, but then again, it's got tight suspension and big wheels. Easy on motorway.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser and deadlocks, plus people don't know how good they are!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I would avoid Citroen main dealer service once the warranty has expired, as tey really couldn't tell the difference between their arse and their elbow!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - Still works nicely.

    Other

    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