1997 Citroen Xantia LX Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Great car, shame about the leaks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water leaking into the rear footwells and underneath the rear seats.
General comments?
Loved this car from day one for its air-conditioning, comfort, performance, reliability, good looks and boot space.
But now it may be a divorce: for the past 3-4 months I have noticed water seeping into the foot wells and beneath the rear seats.
Citroen said rear door (boot) membrane needed replacing - have charged me £130 for the privilege despite fact that this must be a design fault. Offered to clean and dry the carpets for another £240! I'm still not sure the fault is fixed. This could be the end of my affair with Citroen!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Tipo |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2001 |