Citroën Xsara Hatchback 2.0 HDi L 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Economy
Value
Fully loaded as standard, with all basic electrical and safety kit.
Costs
Cheap with initial incentives.Consumption below expectation at 45mpg.
-
On the road
Driving
Taught control let down by dead steering feel. Comfortable, but tight in rear. Boot size average. Spare under floor a pain.
Performance
Adequate with good torque. Will cruise at 95/100mph on continent.
-
Living with it
Reliability
Poor engine and body fittings.
Image
This top of range in silver attracts favourable comments - some suggest looks like small Merc, but in your dreams. Face lift works for me.
Comfort
1000 mile trip no problem - cramped in rear.
-
Security and Service
Security
Not tested, but should be ok.
Service
Marginally better than Fiat. No customer care or urgency from 2 dealers, but last dealer promising.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
During 55,000 miles, faults with ECU/sensors, diesel pump regulator, valve lifters, oil pump partial failure and water pump failure.
Other
Minor rattles. Sump shield fell off.
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