Faults:

Remote central locking has given up and not been fixed because of the cost.

Rear wiper only works when it feels like it.

Drivers door bottom hinge welding has split.

ABS warning light comes on for no apparent reason the goes out again after a few miles.

Drivers side front suspension leg failed and pushed the sphere through the bonnet.

Keeps on blowing the drivers side brake light bulb every few months.

Water leak under the rear seats causing a flood in the rain.

Will not select 4th gear without a 3 second pause between 3rd and 4th.

When the central locking worked the rear drivers side door would stay deadlocked and required stripping to release it.

Gearbox is now making a strange rattling noise.

General Comments:

When I first acquired this car it was a pleasure to drive, but that was the calm before the storm. After a few minor faults I started to have major problems. The front suspension leg failed around its top mounting plate and ended up embedded in the bonnet. After I replaced the whole leg assembly the ride quality has never been the same. The car is now excessively bouncy on the front which can cause a problem braking hard on a bumpy road. The first Citroen that I have owned and will be the last.

Faults:

I) Very slow upward lift of rear suspension when the car is started after a 6 hour rest.

Ii) Aircon blower breaks down about once in 1.5 years.

Iii) Replaced aircon compressor four times. Also found that aircon compressor for Xantia just isn't ever cool enough.

Iv) Severe leak of mineral oil occurred three times during lifespan of car.

V) The suspension spheres are frequently replaced. They simply do not last.

Vi) Clutch pedal bracket snapped once, forcing my car to just jolt to a rude halt in the middle of traffic!!

Vii) Audio controls on steering wheel has completely failed.

Viii) Plastics seem to be brittle. Plastic handle of cylinder oil examination rod and gear knob have broken off very easily on the 5th year of ownership.

General Comments:

Xantia offers a lovely ride and is fairly spacey, but it is quite a temperamental car. There are times when I feel that the suspension is attempting to stage a mutiny against me by refusing to be consistent in terms of the ride comfort.

Faults:

Brakes are hideous, none of the pedals line up, buttons rattle, squeaks everywhere, things dropping off.

General Comments:

General wear and tear of the car is poor and does not stand the test of time.

Diesel engine is priceless, constantly giving 50mpg, and very reliable.

Suspension is unstable at best, even with new globes.

Brakes don't inspire any confidence at all and overheat too quick.