hilldweller wrote:
All the little problems which are cropping up are causing me a bit of concern as I've noticed that although the Citroens seem to be good motors, they do need regular maintainance.
They do John, compared to many cars, they're high maintenance and need owner involvement in the form of regular inspections (once a week) and regular maintenance of everything. Any small problems need to be lept on immediately.
Follow this mantra and they're as reliable as the day is long and they'll rack up very high mileages with little worry or expense.
The secret is to work on getting everything well sorted out initially and looking after it thereon. You've made a good start with an LHM change. Height correctors are not a normal thing to find on everyday cars so they tend to be overlooked.
Follow the little and often maintenance mantra and all will be very rewarding. Neglect a Xantia at your peril. Trouble is, they'll soldier on with the most horrendous of faults for ages but when it all goes horribly wrong, they do, horribly! So many these days are in that condition; basically OK but needing work. If the basic car is good, it's well worth doing as you'll end up with a comfy, economical and reliable car that will become like an old friend and last for years. The bottom line is they do not rust to any significant degree so the life expectancy is very long.
Xantia (in fact Citroen generally) ownership is a bit like marriage: for life and always in need of TLC and attention
