Citroën Xantia Hatchback 2.0i SX 5d Auto (AC) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
After some initial problems with a warped disk its been very good.
Costs
Reasonable service and tyre costs no major repairs required.
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On the road
Driving
Good response to the steering with plenty of adjusments, possible to get seating comfortable.
Performance
Need to drop it down manually to get a quicker response but then it does so to a satisfying degree - not meant to be a sports car of course.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent starter, dash electrics start playing up after about 70k and some oil leaks appearing at 75k.
Image
Initially excellent, a bit dated now and of course no longer being manufactured.
Comfort
Very good comfort from Citroen's suspension, probably needs recharging after about 80k.
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Security and Service
Security
Never lost it so hasn't been a problem - maybe that's an image thing?
Service
Most Citroen dealers have been very good but it's a personality thing in the garage rather than a Citroen policy as one garage was quite poor for me.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Instrument electrics starting to play up (bulbs going behind speedo, air bag light staying on).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes