RobT Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Okey doke, I bought this a few days back from Jollyfkr of this parish mainly just to break the seal on 2018's shite purchasing antics (but also as I've fancied trying a Xantia for a while). Here's the thread:http://autoshite.com/topic/30753-oh-god-not-another-cheap-low-mileage-motor-with-a-long-mot-citroen-%C2%A3250/Today I gave it a clean, changed the oil and filters, and will put a new set of wipers on it. I'll also top up the LHM as it's currently sitting just below the min marker. I had to use my Pela pump as I haven't got the right wotsit for the sump plug, otherwise I'd have done a proper job.I did 150 mile in it on Thursday and it cruises really well, nice and quiet for an old dizzler, but it does have a few issues:-Brakes are a bit odd. The pedal pulses when you reach a stop and I'm sure they could be better. The STOP light flashes intermittently so this could indicate something is amiss, or the top up of LHM might cure it as it is low at present. Am I'm right in thinking brakes and steering are linked to the hydraulics? I can't remember. I just ignored it and the further you drive, the less it appears.-Temp and fuel gauges don't work. French innit.-Heater blower initially didn't work, but I noticed the fuse was missing. The reason for that is it runs full pelt with the fuse in. Heater is nice and toasty though so I might just leave the fuse in for now, even if the noise is annoying!-It doesn't lock, but has the immobiliser key code pad.-Could do with a couple of tyres as they're a bit old and cracked but seem to grip OK in wet weather.Good points are:-MoT until July-Goes up and down like it should. A Citroebics session earlier seems to have improved the ride even more now. These things are lovely and floaty yet also handle really well.-Tidy body and engine bay, albeit a bit oily underneath.-Low millage. When giving the interior a clean earlier I noticed thisSum picktures. The light was rubbish today so these are the best I can do.Tickets are £6 each, which means I'll unashamedly earn a little profit. Jollyfckr is fine with me doing this, and it'll be nice to earn on a car for a change. The last time that happened was in 2008 on a Mk1 Fiesta, and that was only £50. You'd think I'd be able to earn more based on OSF tax but this is me we're talking about...hopeless. egg, vulgalour, Sigmund Fraud and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 This is far too tempting.. and I'll be in London in a couple of weeks. How come you can't lock the doors? Can't the rears be locked from the inside and the fronts and boot with the key? Any way to check to condition of the cam belt on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I will have a random please. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hmm, yes this excites me in areas which cannot be told before watershed. Hell it's my birthday, I'll take 8, 24 and 33. Ta. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 As this is a turbodizzler, I'll have a ticket too please. I really don't need another car at the moment, but a 63k mile XUDT is too good to completely ignore! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviemck2006 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I love these and mine has 216490 miles on it and 3 folk want to buy it so I will have 3 random please. Sent from my SM-T585 using Tapatalk RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Yep I'll have 2 ransoms! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I'll have a couple of randoms, I have wanted a Xantia for quite a while now and this is perfect. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I came close to buying this but don't need it now so stick me down for two randoms please Rob. barefoot and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 chuck me down for a couple, i'd lick this no problem RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'll have a random too please Sir. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 This is far too tempting.. and I'll be in London in a couple of weeks. How come you can't lock the doors? Can't the rears be locked from the inside and the fronts and boot with the key? Any way to check to condition of the cam belt on these? The rears can be locked but the key just spins in the lock. Best just take a chance no one wants to nick a rubbish old car, and the key pad means they can't drive it anyway. Not sure about the cam belt, others may know more than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 . catsinthewelder2 . aldo1353 . CortinaDave4 . egg5 . The Moog6 . purplebargeken7 . trigger8 . Kringle9 . Lacquer Peel10 . KruJoe Cleland11 . KruJoe Cleland12 . KruJoe Cleland13 . phil_lihp14 . lincolndanny15 . 320touring16 . bramz717 . purplebargeken18 . Talbot19 . Kringle20 . Bucketeer21 . sims0022 . Daviemck200623 . Daviemck200624 . Kringle25 . 95 quid Peugeot26 . 95 quid Peugeot27 . 95 quid Peugeot28 . phil_lihp29 . Rave30 . egg31 . robinmasters32 . CortinaDave33 . Kringle34 . lincolndanny35 . Lacquer Peel36 . Mr_Bo11ox37 . The Moog38 . aldo13539 . catsinthewelder40 . Rave41 . 83C42 . Daviemck200643 . Bucketeer44 . Danterzza45 . fraybentos46 . purplebargeken (courtesy of HillmanImp)47 . CortinaDave48 . Mr_Bo11ox49 . Tickman50 . Talbot51 . sims0052 . bramz753 . CortinaDave54 . Cavcraft55 . dean3601456 . Daviemck200657 . robinmasters58 . Daviemck200659 . Cavcraft trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 randoms please! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'd gladly gobble this three times per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), so for that reason, I'm in, with numbers 10, 11 and 12. Thankyouplease. The Moog and RobT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 The rears can be locked but the key just spins in the lock. Best just take a chance no one wants to nick a rubbish old car, and the key pad means they can't drive it anyway. Not sure about the cam belt, others may know more than I.I had that problem with a 406, the key just spun round and wouldn't work the mechanism - a bit of googling suggested blasting wd40 in the keyhole which worked a treat - got to be worth a try ? RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I had that problem with a 406, the key just spun round and wouldn't work the mechanism - a bit of googling suggested blasting wd40 in the keyhole which worked a treat - got to be worth a try ?I had that on my 406, passenger front I think. Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Randomise me one time please Rob. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I had that problem with a 406, the key just spun round and wouldn't work the mechanism - a bit of googling suggested blasting wd40 in the keyhole which worked a treat - got to be worth a try ?Cheers, I'll give that a go today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 randoms please! RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GozlllxDPzU RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I had that problem with a 406, the key just spun round and wouldn't work the mechanism - a bit of googling suggested blasting wd40 in the keyhole which worked a treat - got to be worth a try ? I can further add that they key needs to be pushed firmly in or they do just spin. Seems to be a bit of an anti-theft trick so the lock can't be forced. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Could I have 26 and 27 please RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'll have a random for Binhoker PLZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Random for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Yo, 95QP, don't mean to be rude but is there any chance of you trimming down yer sig a bit? It takes up the full page on my mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 you can hide it by clicking on the cross to the right of the sig (under like this button) HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 you can hide it by clicking on the cross to the right of the sig (under like this button)Brilliant, thanks. As you were 95QP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 6 and 17 please. I mean I shouldn't, really, really shouldn't as I can't drive for a few weeks but I love the idea of the suspension. I might be able to afford 2 tickets! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I really don't need this. 1 random please. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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