Starting Citroen Xsara After 8 Years + Test Drive

1998 Citroen Xsara 1.6 65kw

[@insertnamehere5146]

I had one of these back in the 2000s when I was totally skint and with 2 young kids to feed and get around. I bought it solely on its price BUT when i was in a tough spot that car never let me down and was reliable. Seeing this car now makes me think of those miserable times but without the car i would have been in big trouble. its a good car which changed my view of Citroen.

[@lewishajdilastupidstuff3746]

This guy could start anything no matter how long it's sat with minimal tools one of my favourite channels on KZbin :)

[@xbleem]

I had the xsara 1.9d station (dw8b). How nostalgic to see an xsara again. Greetings from Chile

[@jozocostol8563]

This man is a legend

[@Dacarwhizz]

*men

[@williamlim5234]

@@Dacarwhizz he's not wrong

[@davidnordling3243]

Hes scrap the car after that

[@axelvauthier6823]

Elle etai abandonné

[@enzoroy45]

@@axelvauthier6823 oui

[@jamiewood4280]

Your Isuzu is in really nice condition. Its rare to see them so clean in the UK

[@sburial]

he is in estonia

[@jamiewood4280]

@sburial I know. You don't see them in that condition in the UK. Over here they are full of dents and are very rusty.

[@Sparkpluggy]

Man, I miss 90-00's Citroën. Their cars were slightly weird but solidly made and reliable. Now they're just like any other cheap car.

[@ranpatoamami7048]

Back then and earlier Citroëns were cool. Nowadays, they're basically Peugeots with extra steps

[@split_pin]

Another 90s car that has mostly disappeared from the UK so its cool to see one again. The engine sounds in great condition. Great work as always.

[@tijn2663]

What you mean the engine sounds like it’s on its last legs

[@HUANERGP]

@@tijn2663 The engine sounds perfect bro

[@andries514]

These TU engine's are bulletproof. This one sounds just fine. Its more the auxiliary's like power steering pump and alternator that sound crap.

[@tijn2663]

@@andries514 the headgasket in these things arent bulletproof

[@andries514]

@@tijn2663 that's true. But just throw one in in like 2 to 3 hours of work and you good to go. Better use a multi layer steel version.

[@angelospinelli9455]

I've owned 2 of these. Engine 1.6 liter 8v with ABS and A/C. Really a very solid and reliable car, very cheap maintenance. I've sold the first one at 340.000 Km still running smooth, the other one currently has 145.000 km and it's almost perfect (first one was Nov/1999, the second one Jan/1999). I would definetely recommend this car!

[@johnts2252]

I believe nobody can forget how noticeable this car became from WRC.

[@angelospinelli9455]

@@johnts2252 Totally agree with you!!!

[@julosx]

Xsaras had a massive boot wich mase rhis car very useful and multi purpose. One of them, a 2 liter version, was the first European hybrid car ! Too bad it was never released.

[@angelospinelli9455]

Wow didn't know about this!!!

[@nelizmastr]

Aside from snapping their back axles, the Xsaras were decent cars in their day. Still very capable daily drivers today, not terribly complicated.

[@Beasley-ro5ob]

٢ذ

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

I LOVE the Xsara! We had one in the family, but was a 1.8 16v engine, A/T! Such a cool car!

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

We had one to, a 1.6 vvti 16v also, manual trans, it was fasttt

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 =D

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

your 1.8 must have had a bit of go in it too :D

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 was a great car!

[@joonasvoutilainen7363]

How about Xsara Picasso 🤔😳

[@P80P2T]

Those are durable PSA engines..

[@ProduktReview]

Got the 2.0 hdi in the Xsara. Bulletproof engine

[@jledge8715]

Not in my experience they're not 😆

[@noahm.4001]

@@ProduktReview i have that engine

[@JvHere222]

I agree, also my 2000's Peugeot 206 still hella bulletproof.

[@P80P2T]

@@jledge8715 if u did service it on time why the hell not?

[@marz_mitzi]

the respect you're giving this car i just cant--- this is one of my favorite 90s cars and just ahh. sadly didn't get these iceland so i can't save one myself proud of you for rescuing it and nice to see an early pre-facelift being saved!

[@PSPMHaestros]

Here in Spain these cars are everywhere and are cheap, beaten up and considered rather ugly and non-desirable from an enthusiast perspective, but it's always cool to see people from other places apreciate them

[@SrLobo90]

@@PSPMHaestros I have a Phase 2 Xsara but with the 90hp 2.0 HDI engine, and I love it, and the car is tireless! It is 20 years old, I started working almost 4 months ago, I have already put 7,000km on it (it has 240,000km), and every day, it starts at the first try, even in temperatures of 47 degrees under the sun, the air conditioning has not been repaired for more than 14 years old and in less than 30 seconds it was already blowing a lot of cold air, unlike my father's 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander that always sleeps in the garage, it has failed 4 times in less than 1 year.

[@Alexeskape]

I have xsara 2.0 hdi coupe 3 doors 22years old with nearly 300000km still run with the original clutch the best car I ever had

[@zsoltpapp3363]

This car cant be saved...:) The main structure is rusted into powder. You can buy decent ones for 1000 euros, and it would take much much more (if even possible) to make this particular one MOT ready. In mainland Europe many of these is still running daily - most of them post facelift though. Im not a big fan of Citroen but the Xsara was a pretty reliable and good looking car IMO. However (maybe fortunately) it doesnt feels and drives like a french car, it feels more german than any other Citroens..xDD

[@user-xp7dw4sq6b]

Дад рав

[@daniboyrulez]

Я рад что вы даете эти машины вторую жизнь, отличный контент!

[@user-hp5hu3wk5w]

замечательный контент успокаевает. и радостно когда моторчик жужит спустя много лет в умелых руках

[@b.gggg.9318]

Норм и ключ нашли машину нечайно нашли у них много такого в лесу находят нечайно машины и ключ подходит провода целые

[@lolga_na_gazu]

@@b.gggg.9318 Может все согласованно с владельцем, не подумал?

[@b.gggg.9318]

@@lolga_na_gazu сколько у них таких видео о найденный в лесу машинах с целой проводкой ключами :))???

[@user-bp3kj2yl9n]

В Эстонском лесу вместо грибов растут автомобили)

[@Steve1766]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@massimo6770]

This car might have had a second chance if it weren't for the rust that devoured it. Nice video as always, thanks Flexiny.

[@warrandream9735]

It's funny to see people calling the Xsara an exotic car in the comments, in France most of the people think this car is trash but i personnaly think it's not the best car but it's a great one. Great job fixing it 👍

[@forresten]

I am not a fan of the French, honestly. But I must admit, the Xsara, the Saxo, the Peugeot 106,205 and 306 are marvels of their time. Had it had its rust issues solved back then, it would still be a very decent looking, relevant little car today. But now.. it is only a shadow of its former self - not bent on dying, apparently.

[@PanProksik]

Great Citroen. I wish I had one of these. I like its color and the condition it has been kept in. Remember, next time open the radiator cap slowly and not so immediately. Good thing you didn't get burned.

[@mladenilic2769]

Cold engine...

[@itswais77]

The condition? Needs a lot of body work

[@pumadeh4199]

Chłop się msc nagrał za dużo xD

[@PanProksik]

@@pumadeh4199 A ty co tu robisz?

[@pumadeh4199]

@@PanProksik No co? Też się cieszę dobrej jakości filmem z odpalania Xsary :D

[@vangestelwijnen]

Power, fresh petrol, new pump, air in tires and go. Lol, what a great vid this is!

[@focus82grothm.84]

Seems like a nice A to B car apart from the rust on the rockers. Great resurrection and video as always Flexiny 😊👍

[@jaggass]

Xsara's were alright back in the day and there's not many left now.

[@DJ-hh6uq]

I always look forward to your videos. They are great!

[@jamespn]

Trooper Diesel, now that’s cool. I like Citroens too, maybe one day we can buy them in the states.

[@Steve1766]

in 2023

[@leonpalmen7662]

Great Car! I had one 21 years. It was a 1.6 l Break. I had no problems at all. Super fine car to drive!!

[@karolinemaestu635]

U 6 7 53 4 7 rüü rw4tuy3. Nij6b7b

[@sigmawolf7104]

What about 2002 facelift 1.4 petrol /benzin engine?

[@Busje1993]

The good old and strong 1.4 engines, my ZX had one. 600k km's with no problems

[@TotoGeenen]

What a nice environment in this video. Wish my country was this beautiful

[@grizzlyrider6original70]

well done with the car can wait for you to improve even More!

[@saads7]

Love your work my brother, keep it up. Always look forward to a new notificaiton when you upload!

[@emilianoocam8279]

Coche abandonado qué pasa por sus manos es coche qué resucita💪🏻😂 excelente trabajo, su idoneidad vale más qué toda la mano de obra del mundo👏🏻

[@thejecs8]

My mom had a 2.0 HDI, it was such a comfortable car, I kinda miss it, the major complain was the noisy engine, I currently have an mk1 Citroen C3, with a 1.4 HDI and I love it too, it's quite a quirky car :)

[@nighteagle7299]

That's cool. To be honest I had to choose my frist car between Xsara (facelift) and C3 mk1 (facelift). I ended up with the C3, 1.4i 73 hp cuz I prefered an Euro 4, but I gotta say, Xsara is so confortable🙃

[@Schlaubischlumpf66]

A real Hero this man! I love, that he brings this old and forgotten cats back to life! Thank you, Flexiny

[@michals547]

You will have to make the sills and probably the floors in this Citroen and this car is ready for further driving. These engines (XU, TU) are the best engines in the history of Citroen and Peugeot.

[@SrLobo90]

you forget about DW10TD, The toughest diesel engine ever created by PSA. The 2.0 HDi evolved from the XUD11.

[@michals547]

@@SrLobo90 Yes, I didn't know this engine. Thanks for the hint.

[@julosx]

@@SrLobo90 We don't care about diesels. XUs and TUs are for real men.

[@SummerRoseRacing]

That is definitely an interesting car, and this is the first time that I have ever seen one. :) All cleaned and patched up, I bet this car would look beautiful! :)

[@thewindows95guy]

Cutting those rockers off and welding on some new ones would honestly make that car look about new. That motor barely has any kilometers on it. It wouldn't take much to get that car perfect.

[@matthewdove3520]

Another great video, and another abandoned car up and running 👍

[@kolerzka500]

What a maschine! Wonder Car! Still runs like a champ. They don't do them like this anymore ;( I can't believe some fools basically threw away such astonishing ride. Owners should be ashamed !

[@arturneven364]

Good job, greeting from Poland!

[@TheBusracer]

Nothing wrong with French electrics .. Great video as always 😊

[@urboideiba4514]

Damn i like those Xsaras so much and its sad to see one so neglected

[@milo1263]

My friend had one of those generation Xsara in literally 10 times worst shape as his first car. Drove it until it caught fire one day, good memories.

[@Lifeless11111]

When i saw the thumbnail i just had to click , i have the same car , except mine is diesel. Still runs and in my opinion has a very beautiful chasis what a car!

[@averagedev7768]

In poorer regions of eastern europe this car is very common. That engine is quite reliable

[@garywinterbottom6073]

Once a common site in UK but the scappage scheme here in 2010 eliminated many 90s cars that were reliable and still solid.

[@fl570]

Very unfortunate; I'd love to still be able to see these kind of cars on a daily basis.

[@worldchamp216]

Old citroen engine was verry good, i had the same in 1.9d at 400000km incredible resistance

[@crackgod1989]

This is what you get from winter in Estonia. Checked the licence plate and it was bought new in Estonia in 1998 and in 2011 is flag from MOT as "too much rust".

[@badiesoltani7366]

افضل ميكانيكي للسيارات تحياتي من الجزائر

[@dragonballfdz]

صحا 😂

[@davorrnikolic279]

This was my favourite childhood car because my dad has it and i was really impressed when i saw this video😏

[@gracehoppe5792]

The engine have a good sound... unbeliveble...

[@giorgiodrina316]

Un Citroen de Nueva generación parado 1 año lo tiraras directamente a la basura 😂😂😂😂, los antiguos era grandes coches , me gusta mucho tus videos 💪💪👋👋

[@davidriley9194]

That red cable with built in fuse next to the battery sounds like somebody had a subwoofer in the boot!!😎😎

[@AEROXMAKEADA]

If you look closely, when he open the driver's door, you can see sound insulation inside the door.

[@nervo6321]

Great work as usual...

[@claudiocarbone2225]

You are the best! Nice job mate

[@mauropeixoto8862]

you are simply the best !!!

[@aydndursun9562]

Videolarınızı beğenerek izliyorum 👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@elmerihuttunen]

That car is so beautiful🤩

[@davida.p.9911]

Good job! This is a cool little car😎

[@Omikov]

Исузу просто трактор, отличный автомобиль!

[@epiccarguy892]

loved the isuzu it's epic 🔰🇯🇵

[@SerYil1]

seeing this car, so many memories, had exact same one, used everyday for straight 18 years. 230k km. Hearing that overheating alarm tone still stressing.

[@RadiusDevTeam-cv7ou]

Snappy car. Anything that Flexiny jumps on, it becomes shiny again.

[@sweetmslily]

Fired right up. André would be proud. I’m so sad we can’t get quirky shit like Citroens here in Canada. I was clearly meant for Europe. You do amazing work with these cars.

[@Steve1766]

Peugeot and Citroen announced that they will come to USA and Canada in 2023

[@sweetmslily]

Which sucks because I'd buy a C3 diesel manual in "Rouge Elixir" in a heartbeat. I don't need a Fiat. I had a 500 a few years back and it went 100k kms before it blew first and third gear.

[@thewiiguy]

Poor citroën. It did not deserved to be abandoned

[@user-vx1dq2uf1d]

Исузу классный! Хорошая машина!!

[@pawek9143]

I had 2003 xsara break with 2.0 HDI almost 10 years ago and it was good reliable car, affordable but unfortunately some electrical failures were everyday life. I am suprised with this rust. My car in 2014 had no rust at all.

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

Depends on where it’s stored. Every car will suffer differently regardless of manufacture.

[@pawek9143]

@@marcuswoodgate4026 man, you don't understand - xsara was abondoned 8 years ago, it had about 15 years - it was written, that because of rust - it's strange to me, becuase body of my car after 11 years was in perfect condition

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

@@pawek9143 I stand by my original comment. Every car with suffer differently. Depends on a lot of factors. Just because your car was immaculate doesn’t mean they all will be.

[@fumacai]

Muito bom seus vídeos 👏👏 gostei 🇧🇷

[@Dodger2204]

Another good video! I enjoyed it!

[@dejanrados985]

I like Xsaras, and Xantias, as well. French cars, in general.

[@numberalt2004da]

Good Job On Finding It!

[@pacosuzukiman5974]

The cars never won't die...

[@jledge8715]

I was looking forward to seeing your dog help with the power washer 😆

[@11zagato]

I really like your Trooper!

[@sel2_mer]

I have the same car in 1.4i 3 door version it has only 25k kilometers it's my first car and it is great for a beginner driver. it's cheap and very comfortable . Nice vidéo 🥖🇨🇵

[@taunus1990]

25k kilometers? Flush engine before it breaks!

[@sel2_mer]

@@taunus1990 I bought it from an old man he traveled about 500 kilometers a year, I did 10k kilometers with it I only have an electrical problem with the ventilation the part cost me about 15 euros. The engine works perfectly

[@sigmawolf7104]

Was it petrol /benzin or diesel engine and which year?

[@sel2_mer]

@@sigmawolf7104 its a benzin engine from the years 2000, its only an eight valve engine

[@sigmawolf7104]

@@sel2_mer my friend i have opportunity to get an xara facelift 1.4 benzin /petrol 2002 and looking quite good with a lot of gear What you think should i get it, honestly?

[@fuckingrobert]

Strong engine!

[@116tunes]

That Isuzu Trooper is one fine looking machine

[@Grunchi]

Legend💪

[@SafdarKhan-wq1eu]

So beautiful video clear video my good brothers all car checking

[@kawabangering]

Nice numberplate! As always - very interesting reanimation)

[@mikebmw740i]

Start with air pressure....very right and very nice....👌💪👍

[@leonm6969]

Yeah the xsara was a cool car of its era. We still have ours but ours is the facelifted exclusive with the 16 valve 1.6

[@Javier2ga]

Ese carro está bueno! 💪

[@hondaalons4133]

for some reason i like those hubcaps they look nice

[@agmq5300]

Professional man

[@axelvauthier6823]

Increvable les xsara 1.4i essence citroen ont fait des bonne voitures impeccable

[@irawanprasetio7459]

Good job bro. Greating from indonesia 👍👍🇲🇨

[@aleksandarvuletic4842]

That Isuzu Trooper is so cool

[@craigpalmer3528]

That vehicle sitting in the woods long time eight years air tires new battery stick shift take men power as a team seats good condition four cylinder favorite color blue happy Thanksgiving my friend

[@user-ew1uo5dp4u]

Исузу шикарен ))

[@AzzyK98]

Mint Xsara, would love to have one someday

[@lafamillequiestresteatcher1247]

finally a French xsara an unforgettable car 🇫🇷🙏

[@robloxfan4271]

Very relaxing thanks!

[@cr_v]

I just wanted to write about this. You don't have many French cars on the channel. It would be nice to see old French cars like Peugeot 205/305/309 or Renault 19/21.Great video, but why was the ECU make a noise at high revs?

[@WCKD.]

As a Renault fan and owner I would very much like to see Renaults as well.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Great video 😊

[@biska131]

What a brillant battery clamps. 8:05

[@marqcco9701]

There is no check engine after motor starts. Incredible.

[@fl570]

Lovely car, in a great colour too - too bad for the rust. :(

[@dianz99]

Legend bro

[@Ybyb42]

Look at that forest way amazing

[@brancarr1]

Nice Trooper!

[@joker_on_blitz2669]

I'm heavily biased because xsara was my first car, but I think it makes a great daily. The variety of engines offered was huge. I personally have 1.8 16v, 1.9td and 2.0 16v. The 1.9 td is for sale btw :)

[@simonelsey]

early 2.0hdi was the best engine had xsara estate 2.0hdi 90bhp year 2000 250,000 miles ..... but rotted in the end ....great car

[@tinsusanj2784]

2.0 Hdi 400000 kilometers started to rust and slowly dies, but glad i had it as first car

[@user-nj4yz7br4t]

Не все работает, но замечательно! Я бы купил! Мне нравится!

[@user-qb8mg6zl2l]

У них не покупают,а находят автомобили на помойках и в лесу.

[@user-nj4yz7br4t]

@@user-qb8mg6zl2l Да я понимаю, сам так делаю, но это давно, москвичи на Москвиче, открой канал, и может купишь отличный Москвич, я и другие модели делаю, и зарубежные. Сегодня, это очень прибыльно, бригаду взял, делаем конфетку, из «провозим как лом» ну всегда по разному! Автомобиль меньше чем за лимон, не продаю, отечественные по 500000- 1000000. Здесь не писать! Авито!

[@bavyerali]

nice trooper man