Remote locking fob didn't work so I obtained a new one which didn't work. I then replaced the infra-red receiver unit and that didn't work either so I decided that there was a wiring problem in that area! It didn't matter too much because the car still has a touch-pad for the immobiliser.
I also replaced the middle/rear box of the exhaust, which wasn't too expensive at £125 (thanks Formula 1)!
Drivers seat had started to wear slightly, but with 160k on the clock this is not surprising.
I bought this car because it was very very cheap, only £700, and I expected it to be quite unreliable, being a Citroen, but I have been pleasantly surprised. The only things to have gone wrong were the remote fob and the exhaust.
The engine on this car is superb, it's not quick and it doesn't like being revved, but it is very torquey and when I sold the car with 183k on the clock it still used very little oil.
The suspension proved to be very reliable, I experienced no problems whatsoever.
I would definitely considering buying another Xantia.
Thank you for the interesting critique, my husband and I also bought a citroen xantia 1993 for £500 and have been really pleased with it. Now though it has remote problems after a flat battery due to the bonnet opening now and then unexpectedly!We have to buy a new key fob and hope that this works!I only have one other criticism and that is the position of the gear change in relation to the passenger seat_it is too close. Otherwise we find the car comfy and cosy and great value for our money. I do find that having to pay for codes to be re programmed an affront as it should be the property of the car owner.
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