citroën Xsara picasso (2000-2010)

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Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000-2010)
Jun 2000 Class: People carriers/MPVs
New price: - Used price: From £625
On sale:
Performance:
Ride comfort:
handling:
★★★
★★★★
★★★
Boot & Storage:
Safety:
★★★★
★★★
Reliability:
★★★
Total score:
65%
Good value for money secondhand. Spacious and practical, and well-equipped. Comfortable ride.
Wayward steering and poor brakes.
Feeling very dated alongside the newer C4 Picasso. No stability control. Recommended models
in the range
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2.0 HDi Desire 5dr
New price: Used price: £895
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1.8i 16v Desire 5dr
New price: Used price: £825
10.8 secs
0-62mph:
Most Efficient Model
1.6 HDi 92 VTX 5dr
New price: Used price: £2,625
Combined fuel economy:
55.4 mpg
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Overview
The Xsara Picasso has been hugely popular, and it remained on sale after the launch of the
far more modern C4 Picasso, right up until 2010. It now feels very dated, but it’s good value
second-hand and there are loads to choose from.
Back in 2000, this five-door, five-seat MPV was Citroën’s answer to Renault’s sectorchanging Scénic, and it sold in huge numbers up until its retirement in 2010. No surprise: it’s
both affordable and practical. With 470 litres of boot space, the Xsara Picasso is a good luggage carrier. You can fold
any of the three rear seats for more room or remove them altogether, giving up to 860 litres
if you stack things up to the window line. Three people can sit in the back without banging
shoulders, although tall people might find the seats lack thigh support. Leg and headroom are
good throughout, but the heater is weak and windows are difficult to demist. The optional fulllength sunroof is a boon.
The Picasso’s ride quality is one of its strengths; it’s compliant and comfortable. However,
the steering isn’t precise enough and the turning circle is relatively large.
Reliability of the Citroën Xsara Picasso is average, according to the latest Which? Car
survey, but the relatively high breakdown rate of 13% is a cause for concern.
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Cheapest Model to buy used
1.6i LX 5dr
Used price:
£625
Cheapest Model to Run (new)
New price: Running costs: (3 years/36,000 miles)
Owner’s View
It is reliable, practical and
has plenty of boot space on
a flat level. Very economical
and comfortable. On long
runs will do London to
Edinburgh on a tank of fuel.
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People carriers/MPVs
On the road
How we test
The Picasso is a decent drive, with excellent suspension and predictable handling, plus strong,
willing engines which can deliver some impressive performance. The steering could be better,
however, and the brakes aren’t fantastic. The raised driver’s seating position provides an
excellent view and the controls are, in the main, all thoughtfully laid out and easy to use. It’s a
shame about the pedals, however, which are positioned rather too close to the floor.
Performance
★★★
The 2.0-litre diesel engine is well-mannered and suited to the car’s five-speed gearbox,
enabling you to get some swift acceleration out of the Picasso; gear changes are simple and
smooth and the clutch action is excellent.
Continuing versions on sale new have either the strong 1.6 HDI diesel (92bhp) or a 1.6i
petrol (110bhp); both are perfectly adequate if not particularly inspiring. Model tested
diesel 2.0HDi (90bhp) manual 5dr (2000)
Ride comfort
Acceleration (37-62mph)
11.7 secs
We use the sophisticated electronic timing
equipment to record standing-start and
in-gear acceleration, and repeat each test
several times.
Ride comfort
Rating
★★★
★★★★
The suspension deals with everything the road surface can throw at it – bumps large and small
are taken in the Picasso’s stride — and body roll in corners is kept to a minimum. Model tested
Performance
Rating
★★★★
Ride comfort is assessed by our laboratory experts who have driven hundreds of
thousands of miles in a myriad of different
models.
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On the road continued...
How we test
Handling
★★★
Handling
Straight-line stability is excellent and the Picasso is untroubled by rough road surfaces.
Cornering is good, too, with a tendency towards understeer when pushed, which is the safer
option. Stability control is not available. The steering is light but feels rather imprecise and doesn’t give the driver enough
feedback. It also has a tendency to kick back sharply after cornering, which can take some
getting used to. Also, the turning circle is too large, even for this size of vehicle. Model tested
Rating
★★★
On-the-limit handling is explored well
away from public roads to ensure a fair
test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of
the harshest tests in the industry..
Brakes
★★★
Brakes
The brakes are just about acceptable, with ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution, but not
terribly strong to halt a vehicle of this weight and size: their weakness is particularly noticeable
when the Xsara Picasso is fully loaded with passengers and luggage. Model tested
Braking distance (62-0mph)
45.0m
Rating
★★★
★★★
Refinement and noise
The Which? Car braking test measures
stopping distance from 62-0mph and is
repeated ten times in quick succession to
highlight any brake fade issues.
Refinement and noise
Noise isn’t generally a problem, but the optional large sliding sunroof can cause a lot of wind
rustle when travelling fast.
Model tested
Cruising noise
74dB
Rating
★★★
The Which? Car experts use a decibel
meter to record interior sound levels
at common UK motorway speeds, and
combine this with subjective assessments
to arrive at an overall score.
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On the road continued...
How we test
Cabin and controls
★★★
Cabin and controls
The Picasso is an easy car to get used to and the main controls are located within easy reach
on the steering column, which can be adjusted to suit the driver’s height. The gear stick is
well positioned and the trip computer and CD/radio system can all be operated from controls
mounted on the steering wheel. There are also lots of storage compartments both front and
rear, and there’s an additional 12-volt power socket in the boot.
On the downside, the pedals are mounted too close to the floor so, when braking or
using the clutch, you can find yourself stepping on the pedal levers, rather than the pedals
themselves. Also, annoyingly, in cold weather the heater blower comes on full blast at the start
of every new journey, so you have to adjust it every time — not the simplest thing to do given
the rather unclear heater controls.
It would have been nice to see some extra instrument panel lighting plus the addition of
reading lights in the back of the car.
Model tested
Visibility and parking
Rating
★★★
★★★
Visibility and parking
The driver sits quite high up and this provides a good all-round view when manoeuvring and
parking. The headrests are easy to see through and don’t obstruct your vision, and the heated
wing mirrors are large, but we’d have liked to have seen a larger rear-view mirror.
Model tested
We penalise cars with difficult controls,
and we look for things like backlit light
switches and easy-to-use heating and
ventilation adjustments.
Turning circle
12.0m
Rating
★★★
Visibility is a major issue for motorists
today, so each car gets a 360-degree
swivel view test to reproduce the driver’s
eye view and any obscured areas.
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Comfort and practicality
How we test
There’s bags of room for both front and rear-seat passengers, and the boot is large and
practical. The versatile rear seats can be individually folded forward or removed altogether to
generate huge carrying capacity. Front seats are very comfortable, though rear seats lack thigh
support, which is disappointing. The biggest disappointment, however, is the pathetic heater
which struggles to keep windows mist-free and takes ages to warm up a chilly interior.
Getting in and out
★★★
Accessing the front and back is relatively easy, aided by the high doors, although it’s all too
easy to brush your clothes on dirty parts of the door frame.
In the front there’s lots of room and the seats slide back to accommodate those up to
around 1.9m tall. The seats themselves are ample. In the back there’s also lots of room and
plenty of width: three people can easily sit side by side without banging shoulders and there’s
sufficient legroom for those up to 1.85m tall.
Model tested
Seat space and comfort
We take measurements all around the
driver and passenger’s door apertures
and note the height of the seat, door sills
and step down onto the car floor. The
best cars don’t require too much bending
or stretching to get in and out.
Seat space and comfort
Rating
★★★
★★★★
The front seats are soft and comfortable, although back support could be a touch better. They
also have adjustable armrests, which is a nice touch.
In the back there’s little thigh support, so you’ll find your legs bent at an uncomfortable
angle. Also, the headrests are too low, which means that if you’re tall they press into the back
of your neck.
Model tested
Getting in and out
Rating
★★★★
We assess seat comfort subjectively,
using our road testers’ expert knowledge
and experience from thousands of different cars. And we measure the head-, legand elbowroom on offer in every seat, to
see how well the car caters for people of
all shapes and sizes.
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Comfort and practicality continued...
How we test
Boot and storage
★★★★
Boot and storage
The boot is big (470 litres) and you can completely remove the rear seats to produce a huge,
flat luggage space if required. The boot sill is low and the lid opens very wide, making loading
and unloading easy, although the sloping nature of the roof does limit the available height
somewhat. Watch your head when loading, as it’s easy to bang it on the protruding boot lock.
Model tested
Heating and ventilation
Boot space (seats up/down)
470 litres / 860 litres
Rating
★★★★
★
The heater is disappointing. It takes ages to warm up the interior on chilly days and it’s difficult
to demist windows and keep them clear. Conversely on hot days, front seat passengers who
sit close to the large windscreen are subjected to lots of direct sunlight, which could get
uncomfortable. We like the optional large sliding sunroof, however, which both front and rear
passengers can benefit from on hot days. Not all models came with air conditioning, though
both the versions (1.6i and 1.6 HDi Desire) which remain on sale have it as standard-fit. Model tested
Carmakers give official stats for boot
space, but our tests are more realistic. We
load the boot up with measuring blocks
only as far as the rear window line, so
that luggage is well secured and won’t
obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test
with the rear seats up, and folded down
(where possible).
Heating and ventilation
Rating
★
Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm
each car up from a frosty -10 degrees in
our climate chamber. Starting with a cold
engine, we measure how long it takes to
warm up the front and rear of the cabin.
Diesel cars usually take longer. We also
check the effectiveness of air conditioning, where fitted.
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Running costs and depreciation
How we test
Running costs overall are average for a small MPV and very similar to rivals such as the Ford
Focus C-Max and Renault Scenic - though you can run a VW Golf Plus for less. Low fuel costs
count in the Citroën’s favour, especially on the diesel models, but depreciation is high for all
except the cheapest models. Look for a huge discount if buying new - or go for a much more
modern C4 Picasso instead. The Xsara Picasso isn’t too expensive to insure - from group five and only up to group
seven for the top-spec models - and similar in cost to many medium-sized family hatchbacks;
servicing can be a bit dear, especially for diesel models, but the continuing 1.6 HDi diesel is in a
low tax band.
Fuel consumption
The 1.6 HDi which continues on sale returns 55.4mpg, says Citroën; the earlier 2.0 HDI diesel
did 42.2mpg in our tests though Citroën claimed 51.4mpg. The 1.6i petrol does 38.7mpg. Petrol (combined mpg, claimed)
32.9 mpg - 38.7 mpg
Diesel (combined mpg, claimed)
51.4 mpg - 55.4 mpg
Model tested
Urban (claimed/measured)
40.4 mpg/40.4 mpg
Model tested
Extra urban (claimed/measured)
61.4 mpg/61.4 mpg
Model tested
Motorway (measured)
30.7 mpg
Model tested
Combined (claimed/measured)
51.4 mpg/42.2 mpg
Fuel consumption
We test fuel economy under strict lab
conditions – using realistic test cycles – to
reveal the facts behind the figures. Our
figures rarely match manufacturer claims
as, unlike the official mpg test, we measure economy with both a hot and cold
engine, and on the motorway.
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Running costs and depreciation continued...
How we test
Emissions
Emissions
The 1.6 HDi emits 135g/km of carbon dioxide, meaning a low tax banding for VED and
BIK company car tax; the 1.6i is less tax-efficient, putting out 172g/km. Petrol (CO2, claimed)
172g per km - 205g per km
Diesel (CO2, claimed)
130g per km - 147g per km
Model tested
Emissions (claimed/measured)
147g per km/174g per km
While testing fuel economy, we also
collect exhaust gases to enable us to
measure the amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emitted. We also check whether
particulate filters are effective at removing
sooty emissions from diesel engines.
Safety
Safety and security
Euro NCAP score
★★★★
★★★★
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Adult occupant
Child protection
Pedestrian protection
★★★
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Active (crash avoidance)
Passive (crash safety)
Child
Pedestrian
We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP
crash test scores (where available),
alongside our own comprehensive safety
checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results
from our accident avoidance test – after
all, it’s far better to steer around a crash
than rely on the airbags...
Security
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Security
Makes life too easy for smash-and-grab thieves; the Xsara Picasso proved easy to break into in
our tests, though it is quite difficult to drive away. Theft of car: Theft from car:
★★★★
★★
Security scores come from the security
experts at Thatcham, who break into
hundreds of cars each year. Most modern
cars are very difficult to drive away, but
are still too easy to steal from.
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Which? Car Survey results
About our survey
The Which? Car Survey is the UK’s most robust reliability and owner satisfaction survey. In
2015, drivers told us about 58,000 cars, covering more than 484 million miles in the previous
12 months (that’s equivalent to driving to the moon and back a hundred times). This unique
feedback allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars.
Note: Star ratings below are from 1-5 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages
shown under ‘Most common faults’ indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem
in the past 12 months.
Brand
Sample size: 1,668 people
Citroën ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this brand
Brand reliability
Dealer Servicing & repair
Model: Citroën Xsara Picasso (2000-2010)
Sample size: 201 people
Ownership ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this range
Ease of driving
Comfort
Dash layout and controls
Practicality
Value for money
Running costs
In-car technology
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Everyone who takes part in the Which?
Car survey tells us about their car and
the dealers who sell and service it. We
analyse this feedback across all cars to
give top-level satisfaction ratings for each
brand, including the brand’s reliability
record over the last eight years. All star
ratings are out of five.
Model ownership ratings
★★★
★★★
Dealer Sales Service
Driving enjoyment
78%
Brand ratings
These show how owners score this car
in 12 different areas, from performance to
heating. Owners’ ratings are subjective –
so may differ from Which? Car test scores
– but they give a good idea of what the
car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars
are scored against other cars in the same
class (e.g. for space).
77%
★★★
★
★★★
★★★
★★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★
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Owner’s View
It is a good work horse.
Loads of space and does
the job well of carrying us
around. Nothing exciting.
Owner’s View
Excellent fuel consumption,
good storage and seat
removal.
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About our survey
Reliability ratings
Reliability ratings
Overall Reliability
Petrol cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
Average annual repair cost
Diesel cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
All cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
★★★
Up to 3 years old
4-8 years old
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-
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★★★
13%
£140
We split reliability into breakdowns (including failure to start), faults (where parts
need replacing) and problems (minor issues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where
the car has been on sale for some time,
and we have numerous survey responses
from owners, we also split scores by the
age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are
out of five – the more stars, the more reliable the car.
Most common faults
Breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months
Average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12
months
Most common faults
Up to 3 years old
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4-8 years old
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Air Con
Exhaust System
Lights
Ventilation - Other
Fuel System
Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year
9%
7%
7%
7%
4%
Want to know what’s most likely to go
wrong as the car gets older? These are
the five most common faults reported by
owners, grouped by age into new, recent
and older cars. A score of 40% means
four out of 10 owners reported problems
with that part of the car over the previous
12 months. Engine electrics and non-engine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause
more headaches than mechanical parts in
most modern cars.

citroën Xsara picasso (2000-2010)

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