Clutch cable. This is problematic on the Xantia due to the weak plastic clip at the clutch pedal. Fitting a new one is a difficult job. Poor design.
The (also common to Xantias) alarm goes off for no apparent reason - usually around 3 a.m! Rectified by turning it off permanently.
This is my second Xantia. Corrosion is a non issue with these cars.
The ride is unequaled and you only really notice how good it is when you get into other cars and feel the difference.
Cabin is roomy, build quality apart from electrics is well above average for the price range.
Perfomance for a diesel is respectable, and having owned a non-turbo model, the turbo is a must. Consumption is an excellent 50 miles to the gallon on average.
Servicing is simple (being a diesel) and if kept up you can expect 200,000 miles + out of these cars.
I have also got a xantia sx same age but I must disagree with life expectancy 200 000 miles yea right mines only covered 230 000 miles and DRIVES LIKE ITS BRAND SPANKING NEW got it with 150 000 for £900 and turned off annoying alarm in 100 K at high end miles its needed very little id not buy another though as its hard to find a good one, but mine is so ha ha ha to the lot of you who picked a bad egg enjoy the bills and keep i them away from the french dealers they looking to rip you off do it yourself lads its not for girls.
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