Citroen Xantia Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mostly average other than excellent suspension.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK if you avoid franchised dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better than average drive.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Often feel the need for a bit more.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Clutch cable retention clip let me down once, locking plip failed once.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A nice looking car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    PIN code is a pain. Deadlocks give added confidence.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Avoided franchised servicing - much cheaper elsewhere.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch cable failure.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes