2001
Manual
51.4 mpg
Tax: £210
Mileage: 128,015
Diesel
'Sensible' is the word that most readily springs to mind when considering Citroen's Xsara. Under the skin, there's nothing much to differentiate this family hatchback from the PSA Group's equally sensible Peugeot 306. Look a little closer, however, and there are distinct character traits. Certainly there's none of the quirkiness of small Citroens of the past - but then if you're buying a car like this, you probably don't want that anyway. The Xsara handles better than the equivalent Ford Escort that was a key rival when the Citroen was first launched, is more up to date and probably will have more equipment. If that's enough, check one out.
In the final analysis, Citrophiles might be a little Xsad that the days of engine-inflatable suspension, rotating-barrel speedometers and non-self-cancelling indicators have gone forever from the brand. Many others however, will be impressed with the thought that went into the Xsara. Buying a Citroen makes a very different statement these days.
Borrow £6,000 with £1,000 deposit over 48 months with a representative APR of 18.1%, monthly payment would be £172.36, with a total cost of credit of £2,273.28 and a total amount payable of £9,273.28.
