1994 Citroen Xantia SX review from UK and Ireland
"A smooth quiet ride. but a bit too unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The handbrake cable broke on 1st mot when I bought the car.
New front disks at 86000.
New hydraulic pump fitted at 86000.
Steering rack gaiter replaced 87000.
Rear washer has never worked since I have had the car.
Front washer does not always work.
Central locking unlocks when it wants to.
Key fob/alarm sensor has never worked since I have had the car.
Heater display back light had new bulbs fitted at 89000.
Dash lights do not always work properly.
Rear suspension bush replaced at 95000.
Rear suspension spheres replaced at 100000.
Heater matrix replaced at 103000.
Radiator replaced at 104000.
Head gasket blown at 104000.
General comments?
This car is fairly comfortable, but I tend to get lower backache on long journeys, (I have never had backache before).
The ride cannot be faulted when it is working correctly. This is most of the time. (It is no less reliable than normal shock absorbers, and certainly smoother.)
I have a fair amount of trouble with this car, it might be bad luck, and it might be a poor car in general.
This car is difficult to work on, so not recommended for the home mechanic.
The suspension is in fact easier to work on than conventional shock absorbers.
I will not buy another Citroen as I have had three now and feel like a change.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104750 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen BX |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2005 |