Faults:

This was one of my wifes worst ever buys. She loved (and still does love) small cars. At first glance it seemed like a good idea/buy how wrong can you be. Shortly after purchase the following faults manifested themselves.

Steering rack had to be replaced totally.

Brake discs screeched like an old bus -replaced.

Cv boots leaked oil -replaced.

Linkeage between gear shift and gear box parted company at busy junction just made it to safety!!

General Comments:

This was my one and only French car and I would never have another. The vehicle style was cute (appealed to the wife) reliability was pathetic though. I well remember taking it up Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire (steep hill) and the useless thing COULDNT make it up the hill it just didn't have the power. its very scary changing down through a gearbox and realising that theres nothing left and you still aren't making headway!!!.

Faults:

Nothing very much really, the ususal brake, battery, tyres and exhaust replacements and service etc.

A clutch cable at around 30,000 and again at around 47000 miles and radiator pipe has broken at 50,000.

Heated rear window fused due to the wire needing a repair.

No other real difficulies, its been an excellent and dependable buy.

Occasional difficult starting from cold damp weather or when not used for a while.

Sometimes will flood when warm, but otherwise very reliable.

No other real problems, it remains excellent, dependable, and ideal 2nd car!

General Comments:

This little original R5 has been brilliantly reliable, it still drives and rides well, even though not too fast or powerful.

A very economcal and comfortable car.

It is fun to drive, especially on country roads.

It is brilliant in town, nippy and so easy to park.

It remains remarkably rust free all over.

Better looking than my girlfriends later "Supercinq Five" but not as roomy as the newer five door model.

Proving much more reliable than her later car, which has had quite a few breakdowns and repairs lately.

Also a more dependable starter than her one usually!