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This 1994 2.5TD will be scrapped and crushed within the next couple of weeks, unless rescued.
VF7Y4NX0000NX1355
RP 6454 (11 July 1994)
VSX RHD Emerald Green, Velvet 'BD' interior
approx 110k miles on the clock

Owned for a long time by a now retired couple, and obviously lovingly looked after body-wise and interior.
Vehicle has been in southern Spain for some years, so looks rust-free.

Unfortunately, owner appears not to have been mechanically minded, and has allowed a local non-Citroen workshop to see to servicing. Engine starts, and runs, but a loud hammering sound from engine top end. Could be really bad injector, or maybe con-rod; possibly balancer shaft issue. Compression (while cranking) sounds reasonable. Started this morning (with a jump) immediately, not having been run for about three weeks.

Engine bay in dire contrast to body and interior: ECU box absent, ECUs resting untidily in the corner. Small weep from HP pump. One or two things unplugged (eg water level sensor), belts cover loose. A good bit of this likely down to ineptitude of the workshop.

The workshop now has the owner's authority to fix/dispose/scrap, and wants anyone interested to contact them within a week or two. Can probably be acquired for a song. Seems a shame to see it crushed, which is what Malaga scrapyards immediately do with Xantias and the like, because of lack of demand for the spares.

Car located in Algarrobo, five minutes from J.277 of A7 (N340), Andalucia.

I am unable to take on the car myself, either for spares or as a repair job.

One more picture - sorry for the quality...

Looks like it would be a shame to crush it. LG.

Hm now how to get that from Spain to Scotland.....

Is it still in existance?

Yes, it is. I need to let the garage know by the end of this week (Friday 20/3) whether there's any interest in it.
Have PM'd Xoan (in Valencia) a couple of times, but he's not come back to me.
It's driveable on to a trailer.

Definitely interested, just need to work out logistics.

mace wrote:Definitely interested, just need to work out logistics.

If you need someone to go with you to help get it back pick me up in Durham on your way down. I've got loads of spare time at the mo. but may be unavailable for a couple of weeks in May.

LG.

Let me know. Meantime, I'll try to ascertain what cash figure the garage will accept for it. Should be able to do this tomorrow morning.

Have spoken with the owner of the garage this morning. Says he's looking for €800-1000 for the car, complete.
Says he will strip it for parts for sale (eg the good interior), but I doubt he will: there's no local market for XM here.
I've said I'll let him know if you are still interested within a week.
That price is probably open to offer, but you'd have to do it in Spanish or get some help with that. I have his phone number, if needed.