Citroen Xantia Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Exellent value. A lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    40mpg urban and cheap insurance - what more to be said?

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice to drive, but a little predictable and dull.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Non-turbo diesel, so acceleration whiplash is unlikely.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needed all 5 suspension spheres shortly after purchase, but non-franchised Citroen specialist did the lot and replaced hydraulic fluid for £260. Not a murmer of trouble since.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I don't have an image, so economy and reliability are more important to me.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy. SX model, so very well equipped (PAS, EW, ESR, EM, RCL) and despite its age, everything still works perfectly.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Deadlocks and alarm as standard. Never been tampered with.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No contact with main dealer. Plenty of non-franchised specialists about.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No complaints so far.

    Other

    Suspension got choppy and needed all 5 spheres replacing, but this was done fairly cheaply.

    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