1998 Citroen Xantia LX review from UK and Ireland
"One word says it - OUTSTANDING"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The plastic clip that connects the clutch cable to the pedal broke, 140k.
The clutch failed (usual sequence when the clip fails, it's usual that the clutch is badly worn and ready for replacement, my wife's Xantia did the same at 120k)
Heated/air con blower fan failed at 150k £25 from a breakers yard, 5 screws I plug under glove box, job done.
General comments?
All things considered, and for what I paid for the car, fantastic.
The car finish still looks great with no corrosion. I have traveled over 75000 miles in this car (in extreme comfort) over 4 years, it has never failed an MOT test (while I have had it), and apart from the above, it's had a couple of bulbs, a track rod end, and a new timing belt as recommended, regular oil and filter changes, and the amount of tyres you would expect to use with the mileage I have done.
I paid £400 for the car as a stopgap 3 years ago when my equally as reliable Citroen BX was written off by a white van man, and loved it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2009 |