Citroen XM Hatchback
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I'm happy to be a 2nd owner at these residuals for a cheap luxury car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Head gasket replaced - not cheap but running cost are 50mpg + on motorways.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No effort with superb PAS and smooth ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Turbo pulls really well from 30mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No real problems being it's a diesel.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had no negative feedback from anybody who has ridden in it!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather seats need softening!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not been breached yet; had Clifford Alarm installed.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Like all main dealers, they charge toooo much on the labour!

  • 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