Citroen Xsara Picasso road test reports and car reviews

Citroen Xsara Picasso Grand Picasso HDi 2008

Contrary to a lot of reviews I love this car, mine has been on the whole trouble free although an early mystery rain water leak caused the local main dealer to keep it for a week. Apart from that its spacious, economical, reliable and is good to drive. Added to the value for money, I’d certainly buy another and hope it would be as good as this!

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0hdi desire 2003

Just had the 37500 mile service done at a Citroen dealer. Since having this service, even on the day it was done, when driving it appears that the engine dies on me for 2 or 3 seconds then comes back to life again. It has been back to the dealers on five occasions now, on five consequetive days for this problem and the dealers cannot appear to solve the problem.Has anyone else had this problem and what is the answer?

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I had the same trouble to the relays, have them checked, the garage never told me which one but it cured the problem - John Downing from Yorkshire

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6HDi 2006

This is the second Xsara Picasso I’ve had, the first was a 2.0HDi. The economy is really good, usually low to mid 50’s, however recent careful driving has regularly produced 58 - 61 mpg. In 56000 miles there haven’t been any problems with the vehicle and I would recommend this car if your looking for a comfortable ride with good luggage space for a family, or if you need to move bulky items about. The seating position is higher than most saloons which is a good advantage and the controls are easy to operate without being distracted from the road. The rear seats are individual which ensures that all passengers get a comfortable ride unlike other saloons.

Citroen Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2002

Good, comfortable with plenty of space inside. It is powerful enough but has a large turning circle.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004

A fantastic car perfect for families, young and old. Plenty of boot space plus added space when the entire back seats completely collapse. Above all it is an absolute dream to drive very smooth.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2000

A great roomy car that has been very reliable over the 4.5 years I have owned it.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0HDi 2001

Excellent spacious seats - able to fit 3 child seats across the back, 2 with Isofix. Not impressed with fuel economy. Seem to get about 35mpg around town and 45mpg on a run - less if we have the roof box on. Solid car, we have had to fix odd bits on it. Eg: brakes, exhaust, but it is 7 years old now, so nothing not expected for its age. Reliable and drives brilliantly. Very comfy. Would buy again.

Citroen Xsara Picasso Exclusive. 2006

I have owned two, the first from new for 4 years being the 1.8 petrol exclusive and the second a 06 plate 2.0 petrol exclusive. I was so impressed with my first picasso it made perfect sence to go for the second, now 2 1/2 years old I have not regretted that decission for a sec. The 52 plate exclusive was impressively equiped but I was very impressed with the additional equipment on the later model having traction control/cruise control/auto lights & wipers/boot net and improvements to int & ext styling and trim quality, in short given they are the same car the newer model drives and feels noticably better. The cars space and practicality for our family in this price bracket is hard to beat. I intend to continue along this road and buy the C4 picasso in a year or so. Thank you Citroen, keep up the good work.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6Hdi 2008

As basic good value family transport, that can cope with kids, dogs and a whole family luggage this vehicle is still very hard to beat for the price. The 1.6Hdi is surprisingly quick for overtaking once it is away from a standing start. Ours easily achieves 55 to the gallon and gets driven very briskly when on long journeys. 34K and only one minor fault (heater fan switch) repaired under warranty. Services (non franchised) cheap. All tyres original. It does what it says on the tin. A great cruiser when loaded. Quiet and spacious. We paid just over �11k for ours new - on the net. Both my daughters have the 2.0Hdi version. Both delighted, both trouble free.

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Hello, I’ve just read your report on the 1.6 diesel XPIC. Can you tell me please if your car is fitted with FAP or not. If fitted with FAP, how do you manage to get 55mpg? My email address is blondchaser64@gmail.com and I am very interested to receive your comments. Thank you - Rob Thomson from Fife and Kinross Shires

PLEASE tell how you get 55mpg from your 1.6 diesel XPIC. How do you measure your mpg and how many miles between top ups?? Thank you - Ben Bruce from Perthshire