Rare Activa variant — only a few hundred examples reportedly still in running condition
Over €3,500 spent on maintenance between 2020 and 2026
Comprehensive hydraulic system overhaul carried out in February 2026
The vendor reports no rust or structural corrosion on the chassis
5-speed manual gearbox paired with the 3.0-litre ES9 V6
The Appeal
The Citroën Xantia V6 Activa took Citroën's hydropneumatic engineering into a new generation of 'magic carpet' cars and proved a remarkable leap in innovation for the forward-facing marque. Combining the silky 3.0-litre ES9 V6 with the SCAR active anti-roll system and a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Activa took it one step beyond, and delivered a driving experience unlike anything else in the mid-1990s saloon car market - cornering virtually flat while riding with the suppleness that Citroën's hydropneumatic cars have become the stuff of legend for.
This 1997 example has benefited from over €3,500 of maintenance work between 2020 and 2026, most notably a preventive hydraulic system overhaul in February 2026. The cooling system was overhauled in late 2024, while ignition coils and spark plugs were renewed in early 2023. Now seeking a new owner, this Activa is a road-ready, usable example of one of the most technologically ambitious saloons of its era.image.png1.43 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 247,500 km, (indicated)
Country of registration: Germany
MOT status: The car has a valid German TÜV roadworthiness certificate until September 2027 including a European Certificate of Conformity (COC)
Technical specs: 2,946 cc V6 petrol, 5-speed manual, 194 bhp
Paperwork: Maintenance records covering work carried out between 2020 and 2026 are reportedly available
The car is ready to drive any distance; 3,000 km were covered in 2026, including 1,000 km in August 2026
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