Citroën Xsara N68
The Citroën Xsara N68 (1999–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 37 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: N68 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190–4,280 mm RDW | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,710–1,750 mm RDW | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,640 mm RDW | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540–2,760 mm RDW | 2,760 mm |
| Front track | 1,420–1,437 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,430–1,455 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,116–1,301 kg RDW | 1,240–1,313 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,216–1,401 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,663–1,832 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 900–1,300 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 575–700 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 525–550 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 55 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 180–192 km/h RDW | 171–192 km/h |
| Torque | 111–245 Nm ASTRA | 135–245 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/55R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, es, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 69.7% (67.1–72.0) | 77.9% | 1,351 |
| 13 years and older | 60.0% (59.7–60.4) | 69.2% | 90,193 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.3% | 41.3% |
| Tyres | 39.3% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 38.4% | 28.6% |
| Brakes | 36.2% | 36.3% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 30.8% | 18.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.2% | 17.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 37 versions of the Citroën Xsara N68
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European Union 4 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 132 g/km | 38,954 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 172 g/km | 9,462 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 146 g/km | 402 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 146 g/km | 54 |
United Kingdom 33 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20101.6HDi 92hp | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2006–20101.6i 16v · 1.6i | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6HDi 16v 92hp | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2006–20091.6HDi 16v 110hp | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 2000–2004Xsara 1.4i · Xsara 1.4i Estate | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 159–170 g/km |
| 2003–2004Xsara 1.4 HDi 70 hp | 1.4 L | 52 kW (71 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2004Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDi 16v | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 131 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 1.6i 16v · Xsara 1.6i 16v Estate · Xsara 1.6i 16v Coupé | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2000–2004Picasso 1.6i (VIN Code CHNFVB) · Picasso 1.6i · Xsara Picasso 1.6i | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 1.6i 16v Coupé · Xsara 1.6i 16v · Xsara 1.6i 16v Estate | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2002–2004Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16v (VIN code CH6FZB) · Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16v | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2000–2004Picasso 2.0 HDi (VIN Code CHRHYB) · Picasso 2.0 HDi ( VIN Code CHRHYA) · Picasso 2.0 HDi and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2003–2004Xsara Picasso 2.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 90hp · Xsara 2.0 HDi 90hp Coupé · Xsara 2.0 HDi 90 hp | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 90hp Estate · Xsara 2.0 HDi 90 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 110 hp · Xsara 2.0 HDi 110 hp Coupé | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 138 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 110 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 110 hp | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0 HDi 110 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2001–2004Xsara 2.0i 16v Coupé | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 215 g/km |
| 2000–2002Picasso 1.8i 16v · Xsara Picasso 1.8i 16v (VIN code CH6FZC) | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.6i · Xsara 1.6i Estate · Xsara 1.6i VTR | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.6i · Xsara 1.6i Estate | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2000–2001Picasso 1.6i (VIN Code CHNFZA) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.8i 16v | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.8i 16v Estate | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.8i 16v VTR | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 1.9D · Xsara 1.9D Estate | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2001Xsara 2.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2001Xsara 2.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 2.0 HDi 90 hp Estate · Xsara 2.0 HDi 90 hp | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 141 g/km |
| 2000–2001Xsara 2.0i 16v VTS | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.