Faults:

Main problem was the carburettor becoming clogged on multiple occasions, resulting in the imobilisation of the vehicle. The gearstick clamp connecting to the gearbox also snapped.

The exhaust flange mounting bolts both sheared, resulting in the exhaust falling off.

Also, the electrics were extremely unreliable, and the car was very prone to rust.

General Comments:

This was my first car, so it was cheap and bought when it was already well past its best, which may have accounted for the many problems that I experienced - it developed a fault every 6 weeks or so, and broke down completely on a couple of occasions.

The handling on the bends was also poor, and I found that only I was able to drive the car without stalling it - everybody else who tried to get it to move stalled the engine literally after a few meters. Probably needing a knack to keeping it going without stalling was something else symptomatic of an aged vehicle.

On the plus side, it was comfortable, as far as I can remember, and was easy to mend without expensive tools. I should know, as I was working underneath it on a number of occasions.

Faults:

The car rusted badly

In moist weather the car sometimes had starting difficulties.

General Comments:

This car was a revolutionary design which was far roomier on the inside than it looked on the outside.

The 1.2 litre short stroke engine was built by Peugeot, and felt more powerfully than the figures (57hp) made to expect.

Although the suspension was extremely soft, the car was very well at fast cornering.

Faults:

Only normal wear and tear.

Until I crashed the car beyond repair under a lorry.

Only the radio was saved and used in the Renault 18 that replaced the 14.

General Comments:

A very modern looking car for its time.

Very comfortable too.

The safety cage saved my life in the crash that ended the life of the car. I did not have any injuries!