1994 Citroen XM exclusive 2.5TD - 88k

[Retrofrench]

1994 Citroen XM Exclusive 2.5TD - 88k

As many of you will know, I bought this beautiful low mileage XM in January this year. I had planned to keep it long term and therefore spent a few hundred pounds immediately as it was going to be used daily. I had it up on a four post ramp to inspect the underside and it really is very clean and solid. The previous owner did two very small pieces of welding on the front subframe and applied fresh under seal over the entire underside. I covered over 900 miles in the first week of ownership going from South Devon to North Wales and various other stop offs - she behaved impeccably.

I had the cam belt and balance shaft belt changed straight away. I also visited Tony Westroen and had him work his magic. He replaced the flat accumulator and rear centre sphere and pressure tested the rest. Front spheres were fine, rears were re-gassed.

Next we changed the LHM and cleaned the filters. I had planned to bleed the brakes to remove the dregs of old LHM but found the rear driver’s side bleed nipple slightly damaged. I’ve since ordered a new set of bleed nipples but haven’t had chance to bleed them.

The interior heater produced barely any heat and it transpired that the heater matrix was completely blocked. We back flushed the system, filled it up with fresh coolant (see pictures!) and it now works well. The inner rear window was missing but is now in place.

There is loads of service history (if not full) from Citroen main dealers and various specialists. Original handbook pack present. It was owned for many years by the same older gentleman and many of the invoices are in his name.

The bodywork is generally very good. There are a few very small dents along the upper part of the driver’s door and the front bumper and nose cone have been sprayed with a rattle can but it’s only noticeable on close inspection.

The seats are fabric and are very clean and tidy. Four carpet mats fitted and genuine rubber mats up front. The headlining was a little damp around the sunroof when we got it so we sealed the sunroof up with some plastic and tape and it has since dried out. I suspect the drains are blocked. The motor spins freely when disconnected but will not move the cables when connected. I haven’t investigated further.

The engine is sweet and fires up instantly. We changed all four glow plugs upon purchase as it was slow/hard to start. A good used header tank was fitted too as the one fitted had broken up inside.

I’m loathed to sell but like many of you on here, we have too many Citroens, not enough space and a company car on the way. It wouldn’t take much to make this into a truly stunning, low mileage example. I will be putting 12 months MOT on it over the coming weeks. Located in Dawlish, south Devon. Looking for £1850.

[White Exec]

Looking good, very low mileage, and has had lots of attention. Deserves a good home.
No shortage of support for the 2.5, which should reassure a buyer.
Might be worth putting on FCF too, as there is some interest in XM there as well.

[White Exec]

You got there first! Will follow with interest

[Retrofrench]

Thanks Chris, there is indeed lots of support and friendly advice for these wonderful cars. I really would love to have a little workshop to tinker and fettle this XM into a show winner. But until I win the lotto it’s not going to happen. I’ve also listed it on FCF

[Dieselman]

That should sell quickly at that price.

Imho, early S2 appear to be better protected against corrosion than later ones.

[citroenxm]

That should sell quickly at that price.

Imho, early S2 appear to be better protected against corrosion than later ones.

They do seem to be . It's sometime soon after 96 that it went down hill.. P platers onwards.. Ms and Ns 1995 early 1996 do seem far better

[White Exec]

Build date is the important bit.
Remember that many S2's sat around for a year or two (and more) between mfr and first reg.

[DerekB]

They do seem to be . It's sometime soon after 96 that it went down hill.. P platers onwards.. Ms and Ns 1995 early 1996 do seem far better

Ooh, lucky me, I've got a 1995

[Pshemsky]

Nice ! I didn't have much luck with a car, which supposed to be a donor for my 2.5 XM. So just wanna ask if yours is still up for sale ? I may save myself a load of hassle, money and problems if I source good a one (like yours) from UK and use it as a daily driver.

[citroenxm]

I can voice for the condition of this one too. It's very tidy I deed..