Technical description Citroen Saxo

Saxo is a tiny car from the Citroen stable, used models are not expensive, but their equipment is modest, in the basic version there are no useful elements such as power windows or central locking. The car can be rated as a typical city car, long distance trips can be tiring.

TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

Cars with little damage and quite mechanically strong, the weak point is the body, which, in the units of the early series, in most cases, is highly corroded. The quality of the materials used for interior decoration also leaves much to be desired, however, the anti-theft system installed at the beginning of production, requiring the input of a programmed code, is very useful / three attempts, after which the car does not start for about half an hour / Photo 1 /.

Photo 1

TYPICAL FAULTS

Steering system

Pretty solid item. Tie rod ends often replaced / fig. 2/, the tie rod can knock out together with the steering gear.

Photo 2

Transmission

Serious malfunctions were not found, leaks are possible at the joints of the elements and on the seals of the cardan shaft. Joint failures may occur with high mileage / Photo. 3/, either the hinge covers, or the gearshift mechanism likes to stick and knock out.

Photo 3

Clutch

With a significant mileage, jerks are possible when starting off due to a knocked-out damper of torsional vibrations of the clutch disc, loud operation of the clutch bearing.

ENGINE

Economical and dynamic engines, at the same time well made, allow you to achieve high mileage with proper care. The engine in the photo is dirty, but there are no serious leaks on it, which is probably a good sign at 180 4 km/Photo. /. The engines are dynamic and economical, especially corroding the exhaust system at the rear.

Photo 4

Hamulce

The photographs show the negligence of the owner, who, as he stated, did nothing with the brakes for 4 years, the consequences of which are visible. It is worth paying attention to such details, because whoever cares about the individual elements of the car cares about the whole / Photo 5, Photo 6 /.

Body

The condition of the body is in most cases good, but often looks very bad / Photo 7, fig. 8/, the varnish peels off/ Photo. 9, fig. ten /. Suspension and chassis elements also like to corrode / Photo. 10/, Plastic elements like to break and stick out/Photo. 11, fig. 12 /.

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Electrical installation

Electrical installation does not cause any particular complaints. The generator is being repaired on time / Photo. 14/ and tarnishing of contacts in electrical connectors.

Photo 14

Suspension

Simple and comfortable suspension, rubber pins of stabilizers are often replaced, shock absorbers occasionally leak.

interior

The salon is quite pleasant and comfortable, all controls are at hand. The indicators are legible / fig. 15/ but very simple, the lack of a tachometer is a big minus in the basic version. Other elements such as door upholstery, sunroof are very simple and beautiful / Photo. 16, fig. 17/.

SUMMARY

Very good car for city driving, maneuverable, easy to drive. Small size is an advantage in crowded city centers, but long-distance travel can be tiring due to weak powertrains and small space inside the car.

PROS

– Small and maneuverable car.

– Simple design.

– Comfortable suspension.

- Good engines.

MINUSS

- Plastic is prone to cracking.

- Corrosion of the body.

– Corrosive chassis components.

– Poor quality of materials used for interior trim.

Availability of spare parts:

The originals are fine.

Substitutions are very good.

Spare parts prices:

The originals are top notch.

Replacement is cheap.

Bounce rate:

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