1994 Citroen Xantia SX review from UK and Ireland
"Slightly underwhelming"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small coolant leak around thermostat housing which needed new gasket.
Rear suspension spheres had to be re-gassed.
Front suspension drop link failed, making a loud clonking noise.
General comments?
Coming after several years driving a CX, the Xantia was basically a good car, but not a special one. The 2 litre 8 valve engine was low geared, noisy and not very quick, spoiling cruising refinement. Fuel economy OK.
The driving position was not totally comfortable - the seat felt at a strange angle all the time.
Ride very good and handling OK for a family car. Lots of room in the back.
Can't fault it too much for reliability.
Would only consider another Xantia if it was a 16 valve petrol or a diesel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen CX |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2004 |