Citroen Xantia Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Decent goodies and everything works.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Look around rather than going to Citroen. Specialists cheaper for hydraulics and you can DIY. No work for last two MOTs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Light power steering and great brakes. Rear visibilty not brilliant, but get used to it.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quick enough, but no firebreather.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Must have got a good one. Look after it and it won't let you down. It won't rust unless you can't be bothered with sorting out stone chips.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    If you buy a Citroen, you don't want something that looks like everything else.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's a Citroen. Less bumpy than same age Mondeo, but not such sharp handling. Everything adjusts to where you want it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm, keypad immobiliser and coded radio, but not enough hidden storage and no lock on glove box. Doesn't get stolen though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Boot locks itself occasionally - minor niggle.

    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