Citroën XM Hatchback 2.1 TD SX 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap to buy for what it is.
Costs
Not too expensive if you shop around and use reconditioned parts and independent garages. Fuel economy reasonable but not anything to write home about.
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On the road
Driving
Great on motorways, sluggish and cumbersome around town. Surprisingly good fun on back roads if you keep it on the boil. Headlights were disappointing.
Performance
Great on motorways. Just remember that it isn't a sports car and you won't go far wrong.
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Living with it
Reliability
I bought mine and ragged it for 20 months. It didn't fail me until the cylinder head cracked- apparently a known fault. Then it went to the scrappy.
Image
If you like looking like a fugitive from the late 80's.
Comfort
Great legroom all round, comfortable seats and smooth long distance ride
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm fitted, seemed to like going off intermittently!
Service
I used independent garages only, and prices were reasonable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cracked cylinder head
Other
Alarm, headlight required an occasional kick to encourage it to work!
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