1987 Citroen AX 10e 1.0L

Summary:

Good reliable car, full of character with its age

Faults:

The ignition module burnt out weeks after I had it. The alternator is still not charging the battery despite new replacement part. The brakes refuse to work properly until you pump them a few times.

General Comments:

The car is a great starter car to young drivers. The day after I got the car I drove to Cardiff from Manchester without fail, there and back. It gives a good nippy drive until more than the driver are in.

One off put about the interior of the car is the 80's grey and red spacey look. The steering wheel looks more like a flight yoke than a wheel.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 6th January, 2006

1987 Citroen AX GT 1.4 petrol

Summary:

Ideal first car for a budding racer!

Faults:

Head gasket (twice!).

Heater matrix.

Fuel pump.

Needed a whole new flipping engine two months ago(92,000 miles)!

General Comments:

Have had a few problems, but what a little rocket!I've had no problems at all in the performance stakes with my little AX GT.

The petrol is cheap, the insurance is cheap, the car is easy to drive and when that twin choke cuts in: whooosh!!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th February, 2001

14th Feb 2001, 14:40

My AX GT is on 103,000 and has only needed a head gasket, you must have been unlucky.

23rd Oct 2006, 13:55

Mine made 210000kms then I rebuilted the engine. but it was 210000kms always speeding :)

1987 Citroen AX TRE 1.1

Summary:

Economical, reliable, cheap family hatch

Faults:

Nothing! Yes that's right, no problems, I know we all get cars, some good and some bad, but this has been nothing but a blessing.

It's a 5 door 5 speed, all for £300! It's been reliable, cheap and economical, and I can't complain at all. With good regular servicing, plenty of checks, and good winter prep. Nothing should go wrong. I love this car to bits.

General Comments:

Cheap and insurance, 45 mpg - 55 mpg. Not a rot box. Got to keep an eye on those brake discs, pads, and of course keep it serviced.

A well maintained car, should not cause any problems at all. Mine has had two owners, full service history, and yes it cost £300. Colour, is Claret (red), and it has been such a great car to own.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th November, 2000

1987 Citroen AX TRE 1.1

Summary:

Head gasket eater!!

Faults:

Electric windows played up.

Head gasket blew causing the head to crack and melt the cambelt cover!!!

General Comments:

I was warned about French cars being crap on the head gasket side of things, I now know why, it overheated one day, then the engine sounded like a diesel tractor, the head gasket had blown!!!

I know of other people who have bought them only to replace the head gasket soon after.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st November, 2000