1993 Citroen Xantia VSX review from UK and Ireland
"You either love 'em or hate 'em and I adore 'em!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A water leak creating a pool of water under, and rusting, the back nearside seat.
The hydraulic pump 'exploded' - the suspension is then almost on the wheels and this car is seriously heavy without the power steering!
The heater has a leak, so there is a constant smell of hot water when its on and it's in such a daft place you have to dismantle the whole dash to get to it - costly!
General comments?
Mine was one of the first in the country - a lovely, if sometimes quirky car that I am loathe to part with, despite having bought another Xantia recently.
You can't beat the ride - so comfortable - and they're great for towing.
I wouldn't recommend a main dealer for repairs, they're far too expensive. I've found an excellent private garage that knows about Citroens and keeps both of mine going.
The head gasket lasted until 146,000 miles and the clutch to 144,000 miles.
The back section of the exhaust has only just been replaced, the rest is as when I bought her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Visa |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2005 |