Highlights
- Low mileage of under 66,000 miles
- Highly preserved and very original car
- Practical and spacious load lugger
- Converted to LPG
- Desirable ‘Series 1.5’ car with updated Hydractive suspension
- Few miles since August 2023 MOT test with no advisories
The Appeal
The big, chiselled XM was one of the last of a particular type of Citroen. Inheriting the firm’s big saloon mantle from the CX and evolving the design of Gandini’s ‘origami’ BX, the XM looked like none of its competitors and rode and drove quite unlike them, too.
The estate, like its ‘Familiale’ predecessor, offered cavernous load-lugging capacity of the sort that would appeal to antiques dealers with their big clocks or parents with their big families. Sales in RHD were never high, making this low-mileage survivor quite the find for enthusiasts of quirky, esoteric modern classics.
The car is a petrol XU10-engined 2L with Si trim finished in dark blue. Enthusiasts will note it is a ‘Series 1.5,’ so it benefits from the multiple changes, including the much-improved Hydractive suspension system, which offers a smoother ride.
It has covered less than 66,000 miles from new in the hands of just seven keepers. The state of preservation for such a functional, family car is impressive: the comfy grey velour interior looks especially appealing. It is very original too, including the aerodynamic wheel covers and Citroen radio cassette system.
With its LPG conversion, this versatile, practical classic could easily work as a daily or maybe for a continental touring holiday this summer. The MOT has expired, but the last test was less than 500 miles ago and contained no advisories.
However you choose to preserve this Gallic land yacht, we’re sure it will be both rewarding and enjoyable.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 20th April 1993
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since October 2023
- Last MOT expired 15th August 2024 with no advisories
- 65,176 miles on last test and showing 65,565 miles in photos
- Car is located in Ireland but was first registered in UK
The Condition
- Solid dark blue paintwork which appears to be largely original
- Paintwork is very well kept as can be seen in the photos
- There are some minor points to note to paintwork in photos
- These include chips to rear hatch and to front of car
- Bodywork presents very well with no obvious dings, dents or damage
- No reported accident damage to car
- Exterior trim in good order with certain features showing light age
- These include the offside rear C pillar grey trim as shown
- Front and rear lights in good order with little age to either
- Underside looks good in photos with no structural advisories on last MOT test
- Factory standard car with steel wheels and factory wheel covers as shown
- Wheel covers are very well kept with barely any wear to note
- Tyres appear to be in good order with plenty of remaining tread
- Lovely and welcoming grey velour interior in very good condition
- Interior appears little used with even driver’s bolster and footwell in good order
- Car is fitted with front and rear headrests and big, comfortable seats with plenty of legroom
- Grey velour trim to door cards matches seats and is well kept
- Headlining, carpets and dashboard in very good condition
- Switchgear appears barely aged with only very minor marks to note
- Factory correct interior including Citroen-branded radio cassette as shown
- Car is fitted with sunroof and electric tilt operation for front seats
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
- No dashboard warning lights advised
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc XU10 4cyl petrol fuel injected engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Series 1.5 car with Hydractive suspension system
- LPG conversion
- No reported running or driving faults
- No advisories on last MOT in August 2023
- Car has covered very few miles since last MOT test
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