1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4

Summary:

High performance, low on anything else

Faults:

Where to start?!

Speedometer doesn't work.

Side trim is falling off.

Oil leak.

Worn C.V joint, causing extreme knocking on cornering.

Slow electric windows.

Baggy gear selector.

Headlights faulty.

Worn piston rings.

General lighting problems, fog lamps, interior light, indicators.

Poor fuel consumption.

General Comments:

Despite all it's faults, I love this car so much.

It has no problem on performance, I cannot believe the power this car has.

This is however, the most unsafe and un-economical car I have ever had. I do 20 miles a day, Monday to Friday, and use £45 petrol each week.

I think the AX GT is a great car for an enthusiast, but I will not be keeping mine!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 21st April, 2002

8th Dec 2003, 05:32

This is crazy! You must have really picked up a rust bucket. I have just bought an immaculate Ax GT and yes the engine needs tuning, the body work was perfect as was the interior, this car flies when its warmed up! I have found that the only reason the petrol consumption is so high is because the engine timing is off. Having this re-tuned means I can now do about 40 mpg. I also do about 20 miles a day, and I love this car it is an absolute beauty of a car to drive.

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 Carb

Summary:

A future classic - Citroen's original hot hatch

Faults:

As expected, all 4 wheels corroded.

The pistons in the rear brakes went.

Apart from wear and tear, nothing really bad.

General Comments:

I'm impressed - fast and reliable.

Doesn't corner as well as some people think, my girlfriend's Ford KA handles better. But they are getting on a bit.

You must fit a PiperX filter and if possible a full system with 4-2-1 manifold, you will notice it.

These cars do need looking after - I change the oil every 2000 miles, HT's every 6000 miles etc. Be careful where you park them - they dent like a Coke can!

Good examples are becoming hard to find, it will be a future classic.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th January, 2002

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 twin-choke

Summary:

Cheap and bloody quick off the start

Faults:

C.V. joints.

Drive shafts.

Brakes.

Side mirror adjust rod snapped off.

Radiator pipe burst, messy.

General Comments:

Wicked little car in 1st and 2nd gear. So quick.

Uncomfortable if you are tall, like me.

Most things that are made of plastic rattle or squeak. Bloody annoying.

Lovely noise from the engine if you put on a K&N bolt on air filter.

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

Review Date: 2nd December, 2001

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4

Summary:

Great fun and largely reliable

Faults:

The mirror adjustment handle broke.

Electrics are very unreliable.

Loss of fluid from the front left brake.

Dash lights went in the first week of ownership.

General Comments:

Immensely fun to drive in the city - no-one beats you at lights.

Tinny, easily dented - wouldn't trust it in a serious accident.

Evidently not hard to steal - just had it nicked after 6 years of excellent service!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th September, 2001

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4

Summary:

Lightweight box of fun

Faults:

Head gasket blew.

Radiator had to be replaced.

Radiator pipes had to be replaced.

Hand brake stuck on in cold weather locking one of the rear wheels.

Brake caliper needed replacing.

Wheel bearings had to be replaced.

Dodgy electrics (windows, brake lights).

General Comments:

My car may have been an example of a lemon, but it was extremely unreliable. It was so much fun to drive though that this made up for it.

Interior is cheap and plasticy, and body wise this is not a strong car. Brakes are quite poor. None of that matters though - the essence of this car is that it's huge amounts of fun, light, fast and the engine sounds great and begs to be spanked!

Handling is fantastic!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th May, 2001

1990 Citroen AX GT 1.4 petrol

Summary:

High performance - low cost racer

Faults:

Nothing as yet, the previous owner didn't need any major components replaced.

General Comments:

Shoddy build quality on the interior. Central locking, electric windows, heater, windscreen washer all stopped working and had to be fixed.

Wine bottle holders instead of speakers??? Bad interior.

0 - top speed in no time, seriously good fun to drive, beats most hot hatches especially Novas. Will give anything a run for its money.

Bird puller.

Low insurance bracket, cheap to run/buy.

Always sounds like it wants you to go faster.

Light as a feather, good handling and cornering

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 15th May, 2001

18th May 2001, 17:39

You've summed up the axgt in a nutshell there... mine kicks ass!

There even better modified though!