Citroen XM Estate
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    With service history a well kept late model is very good value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Use Citroen dealers for regular services, go to specialists for suspension and gearbox repairs

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    On late models the computer controlled suspension is a peach.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not brilliant, but go for turbo 2.0 petrol or a 2.5 turbo diesel for best response. Look at V6 models if they are in really good condition.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better than the early XM's, but still has silly electrical faults.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    That slinky aerodynamic shape appeals to even those who wouldn't buy an XM.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't fault it - my teenage kids love it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quirky but effective keypad starter system.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Knowledgeable but expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Window winders and EMU computer.

    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