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Over the years,
Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the
Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who
survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior
suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the
tyres were shot.
Manufactured between 1997 and 2006, the
Citroen Xsara is a small
hatchback ideal for drivers with a limited budget. An MPV version - the Xsara Picasso - was launched in 1999. The
Xsara hatchback has a decent amount of interior space and is cheap to run, delivering between 33 and 62 mpg, though poor reliability ensures regular trips to the garage.
Worn brakes and clogged radiators are common, and you should also keep an eye out for
clutch problems.
Hybrid car maintenance can be expensive if you don't shop around because hybrids contain an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, both of which need to be looked after. Our maintenance price guide provides more information.
Hybrid car servicing intervals are almost identical to regular internal combustion engine vehicles. You should book a full service once a year.
Can any garage service hybrid cars? This question is common among drivers. As you might expect regarding hybrid vs petrol engine maintenance, there is a crossover between the two. Any mechanic can carry out a service on the engine, but you'll need to find a technician with specialist skills to look after the electric components involved in a hybrid car service.
Similarly, hybrid battery diagnostic testing, hybrid battery health check and hybrid car battery replacement will all need to be completed by a mechanic with the right training. Read our ultimate guide to hybrid cars to learn more about ownership and maintenance.