Faults:

Air condition is leaking frequently.

Wheels cover falls easily.

General Comments:

Though this call looks small from outside, it really feels big and comfortable from inside.

However it is a little cost to run this car, but it is really worth it.

This car is really strong in accidents, i experienced it myself.

Faults:

Only had a problem with the thermostat sticking which was removed completely and the car is still running fine.

General Comments:

The interior is very dark so I have painted some of the interior plastics red to match the colour of the car on the outside.

The handling is rather sketchy in the wet which I believe is due to the 13inch wheels, which are also very thin.

The seats are uncomfortable for long distances which I believe is due to me being over 6foot tall.

The seats would be more comfortable if they could slide further back.

Faults:

Problems with my Citroen AX Debut since June 2005.

~The hose clip was loose on the radiator.

~The air cleaner housing seal was missing.

And most recently the problems in order being:

~Small oil leak from around the cylinder head gasket area.

~The engine seems to fade and die when sitting idle, e.g. in a queue of traffic. I have been recommended to change the quality of unleaded petrol I use in my car from supermarkets fuel to Shell, BP etc. And also to use a higher octane fuel.

~I have also noticed a very tiny amount of a leak coming from the windscreen washers tank... but nothing too bad.

General Comments:

I am really impressed with this car. I bought it to learn to drive in... I have done that and I still don't want to sell it!! It may only have a 954cc engine and 4 gears, but it still gets up to at least 85mph uphill on the motorway! (until I notice and slow down again!)

I really do recommend this car for new drivers/learners, because:

~it is easy to drive.

~cheap (only about £25 to fill the tank about every 3-4 weeks)

~insurance is really cheap because of the tiny engine.

~it is quick and NIPPY!!

(Nippy being the nickname I have given my car!!)

Faults:

New indicator arm needed when first bought.

New battery needed just after buying.

Two replacement tyres needed.

General Comments:

The car always starts in the morning, even when it's very cold.

The acceleration is slow, and on steep hills is so slow it is embarrassing.

However once the speed builds up the car can go pretty fast, e.g. overtaking flash cars on the motorway easily.

Faults:

I have replaced the front cv joints and had a bit of suspension work on the front undertaken.

General Comments:

For the size of the car it is suprisingly nippy and relatively comfy.

Faults:

The first thing to go on the car was the rubber ring on the gear linkage, which caused a rattle – this was quite cheap to fix.

The main exhaust mount bracket was another thing, which also caused a small rattle, because it was cracked. - This was fixed by welding.

The rocker box gasket is slightly perished, causing a small oil leak, this has not yet been fixed.

General Comments:

These cars lend themselves very well to town driving.

It is a very easy car to service, and all of the parts can be replaced or serviced by the owner.

The cabin is very nicely sized, and fells very light and airy.

Faults:

Speedometer stopped working whilst driving the car back from Switzerland in one go. 22 hours of fun!

Horn gave up the ghost!

Stereo (after market) bad connection on the rear connector... not a problem.

General Comments:

Very good economy.

Reasonable handling except braking at high speed.

Unusual driving position.