Citroën Xantia Hatchback 1.9 TD SX 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value and good spec compared to other equivalent models
Costs
Had the car 5 years and apart from the cambelt change at 70k which cost £500 at Citroen dealer (ripoff - go to local diesel specialist garage now) have only spent about £5-600.
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On the road
Driving
Very good drive, but no airbags
Performance
Acceleration is not wonderful, but is an old diesel, but is fine when on motorway and when turbo kicks in.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very good especially considering it has only had 1 service since 2000 (done 40K since)
Image
Even though the car is 12 years old don't think it looks too out of date - i like it because i don't care about the image
Comfort
With its air suspension this car is probably the most smooth drive you can get, but the seats leave you with backache on any journey over 2-3 hours long. Very spacious, but long for a/ c in the summer
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Security and Service
Security
Has deadlocks immobiliser and alarm - no problems so far + who would want to nick a diesel Citroen!
Service
I think that Citroen are too expensive and you are better off finding a garage that specialises in diesels
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Air hose keeps popping off
Other
Air suspension sometimes takes ages to rise when cold
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