This is a very reliable car. It is not a Ferrari or Range Rover, however, provides enough space for a family of five. The bad points is it is loud and the windscreen pillars provide an obstruction, however, you will soon get used to it. It is without doubt, one of the most reliable cars I have owned. The parts are cheap and easy to find. If you start assessing yourself which is the most popular MPV out there, thus, you will see more of these cars than any other MPV. This is for a reason, these cars are really good and I highly recommend them. Apart from the above negatives, this car is brilliant, has tons of space (feels like a 7 seater) and good on insurance.

Just bought a 53 reg 2004 Picasso 2lt hdi..122700 miles covered for £1800..and do you know what i love it..came with part history but proof of belt change at 97k but no proof of service since..was told it had belonged to a citroen mechanic who had done it all diy..to be safe i had a major service done..first thing my mechanic said after serviceing it was how well it had been maintained and it was in great condition..happy days..today had a tuning chip fitted and now returns another 25bhp and 50lbs torque...now has comfort, practicality AND strong performance with economy! Excellent for long trips with the family from Northumberland down to the IOW where we have family...get a good one, get it chipped and enjoy!

About three or four years ago, after a while looking for cars, we turned our eyes, from the Toyota Avensis to the Citroen Xsara Picasso and it immediately struck us as a good car.
It was large but still not large enough for high tax, the middle seat in the rear was an actual seat(!) and finally, the fact that it was a diesel.
This large car offers plenty of legroom, a good seat pitch and great storage.
It's a good car! - Get it!

The Citroen Xsara Picasso SX 2.0 HDi is a great family car which is very economical.

Bought my Citroen Xsara Picasso new, cannot fault the service I have had from dealers, initially I thought I had bought an old mans car, but, I hold my hand up I was wrong, I would get another.

I have had my 1.8 Citroen Xsara Picasso SX petrol from new (2003), and have been pleased with it. I am thinking of changing to the 2.0 HDI 90 in May and I would be grateful for your views/opinions.

Bought my Citroen Xsara Picasso SX 2.0 HDi people carrier new in Nov 2001. Extras included climate control and alloys. No problems to date 32,000 miles. Returns average of 49 mpg, cruises at 70+ on M-Way. Although only 90BHP if driven correctly is no slouch.

A great car for little money, all passsengers comment on the space inside and the high up poistion gives great view of traffic ahead.

having had a c5 i now have a Citroen Xsara Picasso SX 2.0 HDi people carrier, they are brilliant cars - I will only buy citroen nowadays - value for money safety and comfort are my priorities. As i suffer from chronic back problems i must have comfortable supportive seating and a smooth ride which i get driving citroen cars - Maybe i could get all this with a bentley but the trouble is I cant afford one, for the money you just cannot buy better than a citroen.

Best £11,200 i ever spent. The Citroen Xsara is a brilliant all round family car and would thoroughly recommend buying one. I hardly have to fill the tank up at all as the fuel economy is excellent, the space is brilliant inside the car as well as the huge boot space.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso SX 2.0 HDI is a good all round vehicle whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer taking the family for a drive. Performance meets comfort and reliability in this vehicle and with the new HDi engine developed by Citroen and Peugeot, the sky is the limit.

Bought the itroen Xsara Picasso SX 2.0 HDI in July 2000 and have just passed the 30,000 mile mark. All we have paid for is fuel and 2 services (Oh, and a battery for the remote blipper-£3.16). I have always had Citroens and this ones first journey was to the Auvergne. What a pleasure compared to cramming us all in the old ZX's. The space, the air con, the smooth diesel purring along straight French roads...bliss. Even turned heads over there at that time. The front pillar is a bit awkward at times but no big deal and the seats could be a little more supportive but overall very pleased.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso has to be one of the finest cars I have bought. Superior in comfort to anything I've had in the past, like sitting at home in your armchair. Auto aircon is set and forget.
In gear acceleration good. Turbo response is good.
Returns 51+ mpg at decent road speeds and acceleration.
Seat removal is easy, presenting you with volumes of space. With one rear side seat removed, it is possible to sleep laid flat, diagonally across rear floor area.