Citroën XM Hatchback 2.1 SED 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I'm happy to be a 2nd owner at these residuals for a cheap luxury car.
Costs
Head gasket replaced - not cheap but running cost are 50mpg + on motorways.
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On the road
Driving
No effort with superb PAS and smooth ride.
Performance
Turbo pulls really well from 30mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
No real problems being it's a diesel.
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Had no negative feedback from anybody who has ridden in it!
Comfort
Leather seats need softening!
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Security and Service
Security
Not been breached yet; had Clifford Alarm installed.
Service
Like all main dealers, they charge toooo much on the labour!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket at 170k miles.
Other
Always use Citroen recommended coolant and only distilled water for the cooling system, or suffer leaking heater matrix!
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