The CITROEN XSARA (1997-04) 3DR COUPE 1.6 16V VTR is a three-door compact hatchback with coupe-inspired styling, sold as a sportier take on Citroen’s practical Xsara. In the UK used-car market it sits among affordable small family cars, competing with versions of the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf. Its shape stands apart. mycarcheck.com has recorded 25 look-ups covering 19 different cars, so the figures offer a useful snapshot rather than a full market average. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £200, average recorded mileage of 98,000 miles, and around 3,000 miles driven yearly. Cars had an average of 4.3 previous keepers. That low mileage may suit occasional drivers, while the VTR’s livelier 1.6-litre petrol engine and nimble feel make it more engaging than a basic runabout. It works for singles, couples or small households seeking an inexpensive, characterful used car, but check condition and history carefully.