1996 Citroen Xantia LX review from UK and Ireland
"Comfortable ride, poor mechanical build"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The problem with the Xantia Estate is that the door hinge welds break away and the doors drop making it almost impossible to use. Citroen know of this but won't admit it.
The clip joining the clutch pedal to the cable is plastic, it breaks often, and is almost impossible to fit.
Electrics are erratic.
Water gets in the back door, leading to pools of water under the seats.
General comments?
The door hinge problem appears to be more prevalent with the estate. I now know of 4 of my friends with this problem.
It is a comfortable ride and the engine is OK.
I have a web site to show my thoughts:
http://www.citroendont.fsnet.co.uk
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 14000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Montego EFI |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2001 |