Thank you ellevie though it's not as nice as it can be. But I'm not complaining as it's far better than the white Xantia I had in many respects, not least the looks although I do prefer the MK1 front to the Mk2. Red is my favourite colour for cars/bikes and I was pleased to notice this one is a metallic red 8)
So today, I think I've found and fixed the non-starting issue after removing the glowplugs - every one was dead. I should know for sure tomorrow because there is also a fuel leak - the grenade is far softer and takes many more pumps to get pressure up than my old Xantia.
Whilst working at the glow plugs, I also noticed some baked on goo around the base of one of the injectors and another injector appears slightly damp from top to bottom. However, I intend to fix the obvious and then jetwash the engine bay before hunting for real leaks.
When I first looked under the bonnet on Sunday I was disheartened to see oily dirt covering the HP pump. (Today, however, I noticed a nearby fuel line connector damp on one side.) Also, the top cambelt cover is missing and the pulleys and nuts look new (though I guess the latter could be due to having the former fitted for most of the car's use?). The turbo pipe is cracking where it sits over the spigot on the IP. A few occasional bracket nuts and bolts are missing. I suspect the fans are not working and it was declared as having non-working A/C.
As mentioned in another thread, the interior stinks of dog and needs a good clean. One of the rear seats is frayed the entire length of one seam running front to back but it's not readily noticeable. Some minor chunks are missing from the foam underneath - bad Tramp! A rear interior grab handle has come adrift and the front passenger footwell has a tell-tale stain but is dry to the touch. The boot carpet is also badly stained and distorted, although it too is bone-dry. The parcel shelf cord is broken and the sunblind grab tab missing (Picky or what?

). One brake light has failed and a wheeltrim is missing.
The exterior has many blemishes, a few small dents and scratches with the obligatory scuffed front wraparound bumpers. All glass looks good, unlike my other Xantia

though the wipers are atrocious.
The good bits. Two weeks MOT and TAX, rear spoiler, cd changer, new radiator, good tyres inc spare, new therefore light clutch, new air filter, new pollen filter, good brakes, pulls well, no smoke, good steering, good exhaust, some service history, handbooks in pristine condition (ironic?

) and it's a MK2 with the standard improvements such as newer radio/cassette, exterior temperature readout, small storage space where the keypad used to be, funky hidden pockets below the interior door handles. Extras include a spares pack of bulbs and fuses, a miniature football, a pink phone charger, a picnic blanket and a very tatty and older version of the Haynes manual that I suspect contains more valuable data and illustrations than my current manual. I haven't decided if it's a pro or a con but it also came with two fitted roof bars.
So far, I'm very pleased with my buy. I was lucky no-one bid against me really and very lucky to have good friends that helped me collect the car and offer support or help me out further if I needed it. Oh... and the AA earnt their money.
I forgot to add, the car came with a full tank of diesel so effectively the car cost only £100.