1995 Citroen Xantia Dimension 2 review from UK and Ireland
"Nice but USELESS"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The clutch cable has snapped at the plastic clip on the pedal 11 times and each time has cost between £40 and £105 to repair. Also I have had 2 new clutches, not because they wear out, but because Citroen dealers and garages say that the clutch is stiff and causing the clip to break.
General comments?
Basically it is a nice car, but unfortunately it is useless because the clutch cable snaps too often. I had a clutch fitted today and it snapped 2 hours later. I have spent thousands on the clutch, but nothing works.
The AA cannot repair this cable so every other week I have to be towed into a garage. So far I have tried four different garages, all replaced the plastic clip, but it never lasts. I have had a metal clip made, but then the cable snapped after 2 months. The people repairing the car are not at fault, it is a design fault which makes my car USELESS.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2001 |