| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
Summary:
Best car for that money I could have!
Faults:
Exchanged thermostat.
Cleaned front hydro-active pump switch.
General Comments:
Lazy engine.
Very comfortable.
I have almost no problems with this car. I would recommend it to anyone.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th April, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
Summary:
Brilliant long distance cruiser if a little dull
Faults:
The car would bounce about quite alarmingly if I hit a bump in the road at speed, this was cured by fitting new spheres & new suspension fluid.
General Comments:
Not the most eye catching of cars, but must be one of the most comfortable.
Excellent handling.
Loads of goodies to play with & they all work.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd March, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
4.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
Summary:
Avoid the Xantia like the plague, be warned
Faults:
Leaking heater matrix.
5 suspension accumulators required.
Burnt-out heater fan control.
Starter motor changed.
Wiper linkage fell apart.
Front discs worn out (second time).
Clutch assembly changed (expensive).
Diesel flow and return pipes leaking.
Cam cover gasket leak (twice).
Gear-box oil leak.
Worn bearing in gear-box.
General Comments:
Plus points:- good overall fuel consumption and a gutsy engine.
Minus points:- every thing else, the dealer costs are a nightmare and the ride makes the passengers travel sick.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th March, 2001
I have a 1994 Xantia automatic which refuses to change gear for the 1st half mile unless it is rev-ed to 6000 revs, but thereafter is perfect. It also takes at least 1 minute for the suspension to rise otherwise it is a dream car with exceptional comfort and luxury of drive.
Any ideas as my Citroen dealer does not have any.
Neville.
My 1997 Xantia 1.9 TD has 56000 on the clock and has the ABS light on. I have been told it will cost 368.00 to repair 2 sensors and 335.00 to replace the o/s/f bottom wishbone. Is there anyone out there who can do anything or do I have to scrap it? The vehicle value is only around £600, it is a beautiful condition car, but seems to me it may be fit for scrap due to the garage bills. Neil.
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 41775 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45440 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
Summary:
Comfortable car, if you find a good one, get it!
Faults:
Central locking seems to have phases when it works properly and times when it doesn't.
Gear box is extremely notchy.
Rear wash wipe doesn't work.
Gears are too short for the engine.
Drivers seat height adjuster broke almost immediately.
Hints of the engine shutting down when leaving my foot off the accelerator.
Warning light (STOP) comes on for no apparent reason.
General Comments:
Comfortable long distance cruiser which is good on the motorway, only it seems that the gears are a bit short for the engine, but even so, the noise is unobtrusive.
Decent handling for the size of the car.
A bit disappointed by the performance from the 155 HP engine.
Excellent brakes and suspension reassure.
There seem to be a couple of gremlins which I hope do not get worse.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th February, 2001
STOP light - maybe because of low hydraulic fluid... Check it, look in the manual for how to do it.
I have now covered 52900 miles and since I wrote that I have had to get the exhaust replaced, completely gone. This has highlighted a possible ECU problem which I am looking into. Also suspension seems to be deteriorating so the accumulator sphere and other bits may need doing.
It wasn't an ECU problem, it was the exhaust/manifold gasket that is leaking. Have had much trouble with getting the right one (no thanks to Citroen!) and even with the right one it is very awkward to fit and is still causing a lot of trouble. No one seems able to fit it properly!. As for the suspension, I will have to look into that after I sort out what should have been a very minor problem, but has turned into a nightmare!
The interior heating blower & the rear windscreen demister have failed on my N reg VSX. Initially this could be overcome by switching the engine off whilst in motion, and then 'bump starting' the car, it seems to fail during engagement of the starter motor circuit. Six weeks later and it has failed totally.