Considering Citroen built its brand on key attributes such as innovation and flair, the Xsara is a major let down. It's completely ordinary in every way, offering nothing more than affordable (small) family transport. Only buy one if it's really cheap as virtually all of its rivals offer a better all-round package. Estates make cheap load-luggers while HDi models are by far the best Xsaras; earlier 1.9D is rough in comparison.