Citroën Xantia Hatchback 1.9 TD LX 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy and run if you steer clear of main dealers.
Costs
No major cost with excellent fuel comsumption. 50mpg+ is easy.
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On the road
Driving
Rubbish handling but very amazing ride quality, not tiring to drive.
Performance
Keeps up with traffic in town, good and economical motorway crusier.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never skipped a beat, smoke on acceleration is normal. Worst point is the electrics which can be a bit erratic. Fuses like popping, central locking is a bit so-so, typical French really.
Image
Rubbish. Do not buy one for the image, riducule from friends is the norm!
Comfort
There is a reason why Rolls Royce used to use the same suspension system!
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Security and Service
Security
Feels like it would be easy to break into, somtimes unlocks it self in the night! However not a car that most theives would go for!
Service
Save for Fiat/Alfa dealers, Citroen dealers are the worst I have encountered, from my experience they have little product knowlege, are expensive and are not the most polite!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Best part of the car, but I have had the same engine in a Peugeot and it was appaulingly unreliable, so be careful.
Other
Just the minor electrical gremlins.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No