1997 Citroen Xantia CT review from Australia and New Zealand
"A bargain buy, but get it serviced by somebody who understands the car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked engine mount (that may have been already broken when I bought this ex-demonstrator model)
loose seat height adjuster
noisy auto-temperature-control sensor fan.
General comments?
Very comfortable interior, although the ride is firmer than my previous BX 19GT. Japanese levels of reliability unlike my previous BX. and after 7 years and 92,000 kms the interior is lasting well. It still has the original exhaust system and I've only jut had to change the original battery. It uses no oil and there are no hydraulic fluid leaks.
A split rear seat would have been helpful and the boot is a useful size, but not large.
It has excellent performance and fuel consumption further improved by a Superchip modification. This car handles well, especially given the supple ride, although at the limit there is the usual front wheel drive understeer. The limit is high though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 92000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2004 |