USED Citroën Xsara Estate (97 - 04)

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3 out of 5 stars

For The Xsara estate gets the basics right, with a huge boot and a practical load area

Against It has too many reliability problems, cheap cabin trim and a notchy gearchange

Verdict It's roomy, refined, economical and comfortable, but there's a definite lack of quality

Go for… 2.0-litre turbodiesel

Avoid… 1.4-litre petrol

1. You're looking at the right car ifyou want practicality. The Xsara estate has more space than many of its rivals
2. Pay particular attention to the clutch on a test drive, as it's a known weak point
3. When setting your budget, assume you'll have to shell out for repairs to the suspension
4. The electrics can be a problem. Both the airbag warning lights and fuel gauges are prone to giving false messages
5. Warped brake discs – which will judder during a test drive – are a potential headache