Citroën Xantia Hatchback 1.9 TD SX 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Picked it up for £760 but depreciated over the 7 months I've owned it. Can't asked for much more than £500 now, perhaps I paid too much in the first place.
Costs
Great fuel consumption if driven sensibly, a fantastic 57mpg on long motorway journeys -not bad for a dated turbo diesel.
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On the road
Driving
Handles and corners well, smooth ride from hyperneumatic suspension. Xantias are great long range cruisers, it's a shame they've been discontinued as they made great fleet cars.
Performance
Good and above average performance given the age and the spec of the car. Not the quickest acceleration from traffic lights, but mid-range and top speeds are quite impressive. Excellent performer on the motorway, outclasses many newer Turbo Diesel models.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good but not great, very complicated suspension system. Mechanics who understand Citroen parts are few and far between. Try to find a specialist, the main dealer network is very expensive when things go wrong (which they will.)
Image
Reasonably smart appearance, still holding age well.
Comfort
Top-notch. Can't fault the smooth ride and complicated -yet effective suspension system. Good leg room in back for passengers, and very comfortable basic seats that come with the SX trim.
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Security and Service
Security
Nothing special, just standard locks and alarms. Driver's side lock was replaced by previous owner, and so the central locking only works from the passenger side. Apart from that, very standard security measures.
Service
Expensive servicing and parts. Get a Citroen with full history to avoid costly future problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suspension problems tricky to repair, make sure car has not been abused as the spheres are the first thing to go wrong with any Xantia.
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