7 1/2 years and 110,000 miles without a glitch (Citroën Xsara 1.9 TD SX)

Member Name: gtoba1962

Product:	Citroën Xsara 1.9 TD SX
Date:	19/02/06 (769 review reads)
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Advantages: Economical when driven sensibly ie. keeping to the Speed-Limits, Exceptional good road holding

Disadvantages: Gets dented easily especially in school car-parks.

I bought this XSARA 1.9TD SX on the heels of a ZX Avantage 1.9 and the tutbo really makes a difference. On its way to 110,000 miles I took part in a Ministry of Trade check on small independents and if it wasn't for them my engine would have been knackered before the recommended 70,000 mile Belt Change. Although not specified for action at 60,000 miles (actually 62,000 miles) the belt was examined and it was bad. The Ministry of Trade Inspector could not believe that the belt was so bad and as far as I know Citroen now recommends 60,000 miles.

The boot holds 2 x sets of Golf Clubs etc or a full week's shopping so what else does one require?

As memtioned above, the bonnet has suffered in a School Playground and even though it was repaired the dent reappeared very shortly afterwards - I wonder if a Medicine Ball was being used instead of a Foot-Ball?

Since New the car has returned 525 - 550 miles per tankfull and considering that a lot of this has been in town during School Periods I cannot complain. On a cross-country journey the car does 12 miles per litre or more whilst averaging 48 - 50 MPH so not bad there either.

My precious ZX did 260,000 miles and I see no reason as to why the XSARA 1.9 TD SX should not do the sane as lomd as I change the belt every 60,000 miles.

PS. The Independent I use charges less than 50% of that I have been quoted by Citroen / Peugeot Dealers!!

Summary: Economical, safe, great to drive, makes one feel part of the car.

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