1998 Citroen Xantia activa review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fantastic to drive, needs support"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear suspension never worked from new.
Loses rear pressure as soon as car is turned off.
Rattles.
Radiator cap (took 3 goes to find the fault)
Recirculation switch.
General comments?
Great car to drive, completely spoiled by the inability of the Australian importer to rectify the rear suspension faults... five years of trying.
Love Citroens, but without the support of the importer, how can I recommend purchase here?
Compared, say, to the service offered by Honda some years ago...
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| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Citroen DS |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2003 |