1996 Citroen Xantia LX review from UK and Ireland
"Great when it works, if it works..."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ride-height adjusters stuck on several occasions.
Plastic linkage broke on the clutch lever (£6 part, but 8 hours labour).
Clutch nearly out at 82k.
Gearbox on its way out at 82k.
General comments?
When this car goes, it goes well. But when this car breaks down, it does it in style.
I've just dumped the car, not because I didn't like driving it - it's a really good cruiser (No good for parking or round town, however - no turning circle). I dumped the car because every little thing that was going wrong turned into a major drama. Even common failures, such as the PLASTIC linkage between the clutch cable and pedal. "Common failure" said the dealer, "but we'll have to take the dash out to replace it".
Every little thing that goes wrong requires the removal of either the engine or dashboard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen ZX |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2000 |