Faults:

Gearbox failed at 20000 miles due to the synchromesh failing.

Radiator failing at 25000 miles due to the manufacturer's fault.

Airbag light fault due to the connector under the driver's seat, a constant pain.

General Comments:

Very quick car for a diesel, over 50 miles per gallon.

Seats however, are not always very comfortable.

Looks good with an added spoiler.

SX model best, with added fog-lights, electric windows, sunroof, remote central locking, and power steering.

Great car to own.

Good on corners at any given speed.

Faults:

I have only had the car a week but have noticed a few niggles which I am currently sorting out with the garage.

The engine has stalled a few times on warming up when sat at junctions.

Also the gearbox doesn't seem very smooth and seems to clunk when changing gear. Has anyone else had a problem with their gearbox or is it just how they are on Citroens?

General Comments:

The car is very nippy and handles very well and I love the styling. Although the build quality isn't brilliant, I have previously owned a Scirocco and a Golf GTI which were much better quality, but all in all I do love the car.

Could someone give me some advice/opinion about my gearbox?

Faults:

The main problem I have had with the car is that it keeps overheating. I have been told this is supposed to happen, but the fan still comes on frequently (and is rather noisy).

Other than that, the brakes have never felt very good, but if you stamp on them, they stop you very well.

More recently, the cylinder head went (at 41,000 miles) which was fixed fairly quickly by Citroen (a courtesy car was supplied).

Unfortunately this happened just outside the warranty of the garage I bought the car from.

General Comments:

This is a pretty quick car and will keep most drivers amused. It has good pulling power from low revs, but does tend to run out steam around 5,000rpm! I find the seats to be fairly comfortable (even on long journeys), but the fact that the steering wheel doesn't adjust leaves very little room for the drivers legs.

Looking through other peoples comments, it's true that the sunroof is a little stiff.

On a whole it's a decent motor that I would recommend to others. It just doesn't seem to be screwed together as well as my Nissan.

Faults:

I only bought the car this year (2001), but I have had no problems with it so far.

General Comments:

The car looks the biz and after a good polish is definitely a head turner.

The spoiler is worth the extra investment, as this really adds to its looks.

I looked for speed and certainly got it. It was also at a price that was more competitive than other cars in this class. You get a lot for your money.

The only down side so far is a numb bum on long journeys!

I would certainly recommend this car to anyone looking for fun.