1996 Citroën XM Estate 2.1 TD VSX

Highlights

Extensive history and bills
Recent full service including all filters
Serviced and maintained by leading Citroën specialist Chevronic Centre LTD
MOT valid until 2nd August 2025
Lanoguard protection recently applied

The Appeal

Following in the footsteps of the DS, SM and CX, the XM was to be Citroën's flagship model. It retained the French firm's trademark hydropneumatic suspension which was further developed with an electronic control system coined 'Hydractive'.

Today, a well-looked-after XM is a compelling modern classic, especially in estate form and better still with one of Citroën's exceedingly thrifty turbodiesel engines. The 1996 example is just that, a superbly maintained examole that offers a blend of comfort and handling rarely seen in today's estate cars and SUVs.

This XM has been under the care of its current owner since November 2021 and has been primarily used for touring holidays abroad. It boasts an impressive service history, with all maintenance carried out by the trusted Citroën specialist Chevronic Centre LTD of Hitchin. A recent full service, including all filters, and a recent MOT pass, ensures that this vehicle is in good health in readiness for its next custodian.

History and Paperwork

Purchased in November 2021, the seller's second XM after 21 years
Initially used daily, now mostly for touring holidays abroad
Extensive history and large collection of invoices
129,753 miles indicated
Serviced and maintained by trusted Citroën specialist Chevronic Centre LTD during current ownership
Recent full service (including all filters) at the end of July
MOT valid until August 2025
We're informed that the car spent some of its early life in Spain

The Condition

This Citroën presents exceedingly well for its age, inside, out and especially underneath
Bodily in very good condition with straight panels and tight door gaps
Small area of front floor corrosion repaired to a good standard
Recently Lanoguard rustproofed, including box sections and doors
Good rear tyres and recent new Michelin Cross Climate all-seasons on the front
Paintwork mostly very good, some areas of faded lacquer from early life in sunny Spain
Plastic-chrome side/bumper trim inserts in very good condition, front bumper one replaced with new
Only minor advisory was a small stone chip in the screen
Hugely spacious and versatile interior
Recently machine wet deep-cleaned and valeted
Interior velour cloth upholstery and plastics present well, including the boot area
The vendor comments that the seats are very comfortable and supportive
No excessive sagging to the bolsters
Original period-correct Citroën floor mats
Gear selector retrimmed in leather
All electrics reportedly function aside from sunroof and left-hand digital display (a part is available to fix the latter)
Factory Citroën Clarion radio replaced with new Blaupunkt Stockholm CD/DAB Bluetooth radio
All 6 original speakers replaced with X-Fire speakers
Vibe Pulse subwoofer mounted in the near-side boot sidewall cavity in a subtly integrated factory-look custom enclosure

The Mechanics

2.1-litre 12v turbodiesel
Four-speed automatic gearbox
A great deal of time and money have been invested to ensure this is a reliable long-distance car suited for Continental touring
The vendor encountered cylinder head gasket issue 18 months ago, now rebuilt with uprated gasket and very clean replacement cylinder head and cam belt kit
New glow plugs: starts cleanly even in frosty weather
ZF 4-speed auto has had fluid changed and shifts smoothly with no lags or clunks
Suspension has had LHM fluid changed and all spheres re-gassed, rides and self-levels smoothly and quietly
Pipework in good order with no leaks, likewise gaiters and ball-joints
Front suspension strut top mounts have been replaced
The vendor comments that the car has been "Extremely smooth, relaxing to drive and surprisingly quiet at speed"
Relaxed, torquey engine and smooth automatic box suit the character of the car
Very good fuel economy on a long run

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