1992 Citroen XM Si review from UK and Ireland

Front brake hoses replaced for MoT.

Accumulator Sphere replaced.

Hydraulic system flushed and LHM renewed.

N/S rear window lift cable snapped, replaced easily with bicycle brake cable.

Clarion rad/cass not working on one channel on tape. Replaced head pre-amp module (Pulled from scrap unit).

Exhaust to manifold springs weak causing blow. Added washers to take up slack.

Slight sunroof leak in heavy rain.

Intermittent windscreen wipe not working.

Paint on bonnet crazed, struck by lightning.

Don't buy an old XM. Wait long enough and somebody will give you one. This one was given to me by a complete stranger who wanted it out of the way.

It had a reasonable service history, new spheres all round, new cat and exhaust, recent clutch and cam belt.

The guy gave up when it stuck in 2nd gear. Actually it hadn't. One of the operating rods had come adrift, took a minute to find and less to fix.

Passed MoT first time.

I've just come back from a week in Cornwall and covered 1500 miles without problems. For the first time in my life though, I did sign up to a recovery service.

All repairs and servicing done by myself, even the electronics if necessary.

Interior is perfect. Exterior has a few small scrapes. Remember the price though!

Quiet, fast and supreme comfort with very strong, rust resistant body.