1993 Citroen Xantia SX review from UK and Ireland
"A motorized bouncy castle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch failed at 40K miles.
Rear screen washer is broken.
Front suspension spheres replaced.
General comments?
Very noisy engine (apparently this is "normal").
Suspension pump and steering pump are noisy (again this is "normal").
Early 93, 94 models have no "anti-sink" valve. This means that you might have to wait 30secs for the rear suspension to rise after ignition. Very annoying.
The ride gets even bouncier as the suspension spheres wear out. The car wallows around corners totally without poise. Comfy motorway driving for the old folk.
Strong PAS makes parking light work.
Very good equipment levels for the money. The wireless controls on the steering wheel are a good safety feature.
Reasonable fuel economy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8i Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 31000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2000 |