USED Citroën Xsara Hatchback (97 - 04)

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2 out of 5 stars

For Cheap to buy and to run, and later ones are well equipped and reliable

Against It feels old and looks shabby; it's dull to drive and not that reliable

Verdict Worth considering if you have little to spend. Otherwise, it's well past its sell-by date

Go for… 1.6i SX

Avoid… 1.9 D X

1. When setting your budget, inlcude the cost of suspension repairs, as you're likely to have to shell out
2. Pay particular attention to the clutch on a test drive, as it's a known weak point
3. Check that all - and we mean all - the electrics work properly, because faults are common
4. Insist on a full service history, as it's possible that previous owners may have skimped on maintenance
5. Don't buy tatty cars because they're cheap. Good examples aren't much more, and will be cheaper in the long run