Citroen Xantia Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for a resonable price.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    So far no faults so no costs bar regular servicing. 45-50 mpg being diesel and cheaper insurance.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pedals a bit close together and a couple of blindspots when reversing.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ideal for a 40 year old plodder when mpg is more important than speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far so good, just normal wear and tear, e.g brake pads and replaced glow plugs(£100).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not that eyecatching - lets hope car thieves think the same.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    unbeatable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Central locking, alarm and keypad immobiliser (bit fiddly).

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Local Citroen dealer, Thompsons of Stroud, very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Poor starting fixed under warranty - loose fuel feed pipe allowing in air.

    Other

    Tyres - one puncture! Only the second I have had in almost 30 years driving.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes