no power while driveing and lurches

2002 CITROEN PICASSO
113,500 MILES
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the car will not go over 55mph and can not climb hills and luches when driveing at fixed pase i have just bought this car today as i didnt notice it at fiest as i assumed it was a slow car but i am trying to use this for my grndmother who is sevirly disabled and can not get into a regular car so i thort this would be perfickt please help
Jul 18, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The first things I would recommend checking would be to make sure the catalytic converter isn't plugged and check the fuel pump pressure to make sure it is within the manufacturer's spec.
Jul 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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