1993 Citroen Xantia SX review from UK and Ireland
"Good enough that I'm buying another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hydraulic pump, receiver and sphere failure at 90,000 miles - hydraulics overfilled by a non-Citroen garage (warranty fix).
Water manifold failure at rear of the engine (115,000 miles).
Sundry electrical faults - mainly annoyances.
ABS sensor failure (172,000 miles).
Glow plugs (two) at 174,000 miles.
General comments?
Probably the most reliable car I have ever owned (please note Volvo, Saab and VW!) despite the catalogue above.
Brakes can be a bit of a challenge (i.e. sharp) and it wallows a bit towards the end of the sphere life (60,000 miles), other than that a smooth ride especially on poor country roads - even at high speed.
Reasonable driving position for its 6ft 3in tall male driver. Comfortable on long journeys.
Short tail and good PAS makes reversing into tight parking slots a breeze.
Responsive engine (for a diesel) delivering reasonable fuel economy, though not in the Audi/VW class.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 174500 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2001 |