1996 Citroen Xantia Estate review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very good, honest and driveable car, with a bit of flair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Speedo transducer failed twice.
Intermittent remote locking.
Leaky rear hatch door seals.
Drowned motor in floodwaters due to very low air intake.
Persistent engine oil leak.
Drivers door electric window winder failed.
Hydraulic leak in rear suspension.
Replacement accumulator sphere.
General comments?
Despite the niggles, the car is a seriously pleasant drive, great ride, not too sluggish and hugely drive-able.
Comfortable seating, and logical and easy to use controls.
Also the wagon has bucket loads of space.
Very reasonably priced as compared to your average japanese fare of this era, and a damned sight better to drive.
Despite niggly electricals, the basic mechanicals and hydraulics are reliable, and I expect to get big km's out of the car before it dies.
Would readily consider a turbo diesel wagon if I could find one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i litre petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 21 |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2008 |