Citroën Xsara Hatchback 1.9 Turbo D SX 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Drive it into the ground, it will take it!
Costs
Fairly economical in its class, does not burn oil or use water and only needs servicing at 10k intervals if you do a high mileage.
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On the road
Driving
Not the fastest, rolls a bit but does fine, quiet for a diesel and the air-con keeps you cool!
Performance
About what you'd expect for an older style turbo diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Fantastic but see below comments on rear brakes.
Image
Who are you trying to impress? It's a workhorse! It carries huge amounts of wine back from France with no hassle.
Comfort
Odd, one of the most comfortable driving seats for someone like me with a long wide back, (me not the seat)!
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Security and Service
Security
Who would want to nick it?
Service
Never bothered them much and they never bothered us!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Sticky accelerator cable after 120K.
Other
The rear brakes need more servicing than it says in the schedule. They can lock up and sling the car sideways under emergency braking if you do not keep them tip-top. i.e.replace more than just shoes and drums.
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