Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Citroen Saxo faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Citroen Saxo fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Citroen Saxo (1996 - 2003) Fault Guide
Citroen Saxo (1996 - 2003) Fault Guide
We know of 17 CITROEN Saxo (1996 - 2003) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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4 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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6 recalls
Here's an example fault on the CITROEN Saxo (1996 - 2003)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if there is a record of the cam belt being changed. On most Saxo engines, the cam belt and tensioners should be changed at 48,000 miles or 72,000 miles (check the car hand book).
What it means:
If the cam belt (and associated parts such as tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon and will cause expensive damage to the engine.
What to do
Ensure the cam belt is changed before buying/ driving the car. A cam belt change will cost £150.
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