Faults:

The middle and rear section of the exhaust system fell off at 40,000 miles.

Cylinder Head Gasket leaking at 35,000 miles.

Gearbox can be a little clunky - have a feeling something may go tragically wrong, but I may be worrying too much.

Bodywork dents very easily - I nearly dented the bonnet while polishing it once.

General Comments:

I bought this as a cheap car so that I could get around while saving for a house - so far it is performing well.

It is very cheap to run - I estimate that I get 45mpg when I drive economically, and two services in 18 months have revealed no major problems.

Car is touch slow for my liking, but my previous car was an MR2 so perhaps this is to be expected. It doesn't seem to mind a full load of passengers and luggage.

Very comfortable ride and can be fun round corners - steering is accurate and better than most cars I have driven.

Image is a bit old-fashioned, not a car for those requiring a car to enhance their ego.

Faults:

Starting was quite difficult at about 70,000 miles. This was fixed by replacing the glow plugs - about £20 for 4 (Citroen dealer quoted £200 for the job!)

The front discs and all tyres needed replacement at 98,000 miles. These were the first new tyres since the car was new (I've got all previous bill!)

General Comments:

For an 'old technology' diesel, this is a seriously quick car! Many BMW drivers have been embarrassed! Take the spare wheel out, and it can get under 10 seconds 0-60!

I've got upwards of 50 miles per gallon on longer motorway trips. The average is about 500 miles from a 47-litre tankfull.

My wife and I find the seats rather unsupportive. Its more like sitting on the seat than in it.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This car is reliable, comfortable, economical to run and cheap to buy. What more could you ask for?

Faults:

4 glow plugs at 55000 miles (to be expected).

1 Front suspension anti-roll bar link at 48000 miles.

Hand brake cables required replacement at 48000 miles due to wear.

Car was wired incorrectly from new allowing the electric windows and sun roof to be operated independently when ignition was switched off. Although fault was not fixed under warranty, Citroen UK authorised the work when I advised them how dangerous this wiring fault could be eg. if children were left unattended in a car!

General Comments:

The car has phenomenal mid-range overtaking performance in its day: It's losing ground against the equivalent cars built today.

The estate version is not seen quite as much as the hatchback so, this adds to its uniqueness.

Despite its size, it makes a good long distance commuting car with reasonable comfort and rear legroom.

The turbo engine can have a bit of turbo-lag compared with its peers but, it is refined and economical. Fuel consumption never below 38 miles per gallon, more usually it's 41-42 miles per gallon.

The Citroen ZX is identical in dynamics and chassis to the Peugeot 306: I suppose it's the Peugeot's not so good looking sister!

Faults:

Two new glow plugs and cold start relay recently.

Radiator replaced at 50,000 miles.

Clutch needed replacing at 40,000 miles, probably due to the previous owner!

General Comments:

Fantastic car, a pleasure to drive. TD performance is fast & frugal, mid range torque can't be beaten.

Not the most reliable car I have owned but well worth the few niggles I have had.

Handling and ride are well above average. A lot of fun for a bargain price.

Faults:

New radiator required under warranty.

New sunroof mechanism £500 ouch!

General Comments:

This car is an unbelievable blend of mid range performance and handling. Performance with so much torque in a body this light is hard to match in the mid-range, a GTi would need to be pushed to its rev limit to make the same progress. Performance is weaker over 100mph but hey what's the speed limit? On sweeping A roads you can make fast progress in this car. Cheaper and mechanically identical to the sort after 306 D turbo. Niggles worth it.

Brakes are not good enough for a car this quick - get them uprated.

These engines if well serviced go on forever.