We have travelled all over the UK in it and it only let us down once. That was my fault. A while ago I put too much cold water into a hot engine after a minor hose leak and it warped the cylinder head
. It then gave us nearly a years more service before the head gasket blew. (Engine still starts but blows water out like a steam train so needs filling every few miles now, we had to drive it back from The Ilse of Mull like that. 200 miles separated by mountains!) If I still had my garage and tools I would fix it myself but have sadly had to opt for another car, a Xantia 
The details:
Approx 140K. The interior is immaculate and the body work is in very good condition (latest body pack) with only a few very minor dents, but could do with a polish. Non-smokers car all its life. It has the GTI interior, 185/14 GTI alloy wheels with 2 brand new tyres and the others 3 have approx 4mm of tread.
Parts recently replaced:- clutch cable, rear swing arm bearings, rear spheres, recent rear discs and pads.
Good exhaust system, Xenon headlights
It drives, handles and stops like a dream as you probably know, impressive.
Other points:- a slight rust area on seam in front of rear wheel arch. Peddle box sqeeks but just needs some lube. The clutch was changed by a Citroen mechnic (it used be his baby and so was well looked after) just before we bought it but it has developed a creaking noise from the spindle on operating the clutch and it mysteriously developed a v.slight clutch slip on a new clutch after a towing session but never got any worse in 2 yrs.
Gearbox is smooth
Complete car £99 or parts:
Set of 5 alloy wheels as above inc bolts £80
Rear discs £15 pair
Set of front and rear seats (and door trims) if needed £20
Pair new rear spheres (fitted 2 months ago) £20
Pair headlights (one is as new, one is fading a bit) with Xtra bright xenon bulbs £10
NS passenger electric mirror £10
OS driver lever mirror £8
Unless someone has the facilities to lend she has to go to a new home.
Lucky you
