1999 Citroen Xantia LX 1.8

Summary:

Very good car

Faults:

I have only had the car for a couple of months, but it has been a good car.

The only problem I have is that my wife suffers with fibromyalgia, & sometimes getting in or out of the car can be quite difficult for her. To solve this problem, all I do is before she gets in or out is raise the level of the suspension, then lower it when she has got in / out.

All in all, a good car for the money.

General Comments:

The seats are starting to be a bit soft now

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th November, 2010

1999 Citroen Xantia SX 2.0 16v

Summary:

Seems a good buy, but time will tell

Faults:

I bought this one recently to go to and from work since my Renault RX4 isn't the most economical vehicle on runs like this.

When I got the car I found that the remote-locking key wouldn't work. Replacing the battery in the key had no effect. I now suspect that a replacement key unit is required, but I can live with locking and unlocking it manually at present.

There is also a strange smell of coolant coming through the ventilation when the heating is on. I have checked the radiator, cooling system, heater matrix etc and found no sign of any leak. I'll just have to keep an eye on it and see if it changes with use.

Boot operating button also a little on the stiff side, and sometimes requires a swift whack to get it to return to the correct position.

General Comments:

A much lighter car than the RX4 which I am used to, and hence I've been impressed with the acceleration and general manoeuvrability. The mirrors are a lot smaller than the Renault's, which took a little getting used to, and the rear spoiler means that reversing into parking spaces has to be done quite carefully.

The seats are extremely comfortable and the general driving position doesn't cause any aches and pains.

Being used to Renaults, I found the controls took a little getting used to, but it all got worked out in the end.

My only real gripe is that the stereo controls are mounted on the steering wheel rather than on a stalk as in the Renault. This means that they are a little difficult to operate unless the wheel is in the dead-ahead position.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 28th February, 2007

16th Nov 2009, 07:43

Hi, the problem with your remote key unlock and unlock can likely be solved by inserting the key into the ignition and starting the vehicle. After doing this, push both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote. This resets the key unit. At least that is the case with my Citroen C5.

1999 Citroen Xantia LX Estate 2.0L Hdi

Summary:

This is one of the best cars that I have ever owned

Faults:

The only problem I have experienced whilst owning the car was that I had to fit a new near exhaust box. Total cost £95.00.

General Comments:

This is a fast car - top speed in excess of 120 mph and acceleration to match.

The fuel economy is amazing, regularly returning 45 mpg in town and nearly 60 mpg on a run. Towing a caravan the car returns an average of 40 mpg.

The suspension has been extremely reliable and comfortable despite towing a caravan over hills and dales.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th February, 2004

25th Aug 2004, 14:02

I had a Honda Accord 2.0is prior to buying my X reg Xantia 2.0 HDI with 19,000 miles on the clock at a reasonable price. If I thought the Honda was a decent car, then the Xantia surpasses it in every way. I did try a used C5 before making my decision, but the Xantia held the edge, Citroen must have really refined this car over the years.

What a tow car, hauled my caravan from North of Scotland to the Czech Republic with a third of the fuel stops required by the Honda. It was often easy to forget that there was a caravan behind the car.

I really don't know why Citroen decided to go with the C5, apart from consumer hype. The late Xantia's are virtually bugless and could have been restyled with all the proven components to meet market hype.

No regrets.