Citroen Xantia Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought at 3 years old. Good value at that time.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very economical, but cost a fortune on frequent repairs towards the end.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handled quite well. Very smooth ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    None. Turbo needed to be pushed, but coped well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Suspension problems frequent and recurring. Gearbox fell apart at 150,000 miles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks more dated now, but got rid of 2 years ago.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good ride. Poor seats and strangely positioned pedals.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never a problem. Alarmed and remote locking.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Used a Ciroen Independant. Not great.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Starting problems towards the end.

    Other

    Suspension a nightmare.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No