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If you have heard of Tony Jackson , in Citroen circles, you will know that he is famous for his large collection of Citroen material which he has been amassing over many years and are referred to as the "Agua Files".

Tony and I have been collaborating to provide a "front end" web site, which enables you "logically"...

Car insurance now available in PAYG from cuvva
Wouldn't suit me as I don't agree with telematics but is probably good for learners, second cars and those with points. My Xantia came up as £16.25 subscription and £1.60 per hour.
As the subscription covers fire and theft when not driving I believe the car can be taxed on this policy.

I found these on Amazon, good quality Scruffs work pants with removable kneepads and a belt included. Size 32 only at £12.99, I bought a pair and they are decent so I thought some of you may like to know for all those days you spend kneeling by your cars.

I was looking for somethng on the web today and happened upon this site - mainly for Renault issues, but they have some cheap fixes / parts for certain models of Citroens exhibiting some common problems. I have copied the links below for anyone interested. Mainly cheaper alternatives to the Heater Resistor, Faulty Indicator plungers in DAV comms...

I'm sure many here already are aware of this site, but here it is anyway for those who may not be aware and would like to be :)

I was directed to this site from another forum, it's got invaluable downloads covering maintenance, repairs and wiring diagrams;

I've downloaded the offline version of SEDRE for my 307 - it covers all Pug models,...

For those members interested, I've assembled all the Citroen Diagbox change logs, detailing the patches, issues and fixes from version 6.39 (7.06) on. As there are quite a few updates, I have created a section on the Citroen section of the Forum Wiki site - here is the link:

Diagbox Change Logs

Members often ask Do I need to upgrade my version...

For anyone who has issues with their systems typically the Magneti Marelli / Blaupunkt systems (No visible satellites, poor GSM signal, poor radio signal, fried tuners, frozen screens etc.,) plus most other systems fitted to PSA cars, here's a couple of companies that specialise in their repair:

UK-Based:
Clarion Service Centre UK
Pennyfields,...

Since I'm always on a look out for spare (broken cars) parts, I've stumbled on this site (currently, the C5 is selected), seems to be a dynamic catalog from various sites, mostly ebay though ... but it has the car parts categories well visible ... if this page was already shared, feel free to ignore this post:

Hi All,

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but there is now a free MOT history lookup page provided by gov.uk:

All you need to know is the license plate and the vehicle Make!

For my Xantia V6 it had all the MOT results back to 2005...

I discovered this the other day and have been asked to post here:

GiveMeABreak discovered this one, which is an iPhone app:

Here's a useful link to the rules and regulations of what is tested in an MOT.
Invalid link, see below.

The Citroën Technical Guide by Željko Nastasic´and Gábor Deák Jahn - Includes invaluable explanations (in English) and diagrams of how Citroën’s Hydro-pneumatic suspension, brake and steering system works. Covers all models from the DS to the C5 including Hydractive and Activa.

Copies of this PDF file (605Kb) can be found all over the web (even...

dunno if anyone is intrested i found this link to a downloadable haynes manual just thought i'd share it with anyone

Need a brush for a motor ?, drill , pressure washer ??

KingAs website

You don't have to wait any more for disaster when your strut mount will eventually fail!

Our company renovates Citroen XM strut mounts with polyurethane. Original shape, geometry and hardness retained. Improved inside construction now preventing from splitting strut mount into two parts in case of elastomer failure (though its...

Anyone need replacement spheres you can get them at competitive prices here, saved me over £200 over other sites!

heres a link to Citroen Classics web site who sell height corrector rubbery bits, amongst other useful citroney bits and pieces

Hello to all,

I just stumbled upon this forum and I would like to use this opportunity to let you know of the existence of my web site

It's a virtual visit to my collection of all I have on the Xantia. Items include press articles, internal Citroën documents, photo's, brochures, collectionables, scale models etc. etc. As I have to scan and...

BigRed

Hello,

whilst online I found this Pdf file all about Citroen diagnostics where to find the various sockets and lower down some hints and tips.
I hope it will be useful to somebody here.
regards
Nigel...........Link below................

Just bought one of these, fast postage, ordered Monday afternoon and arrived Wednesday morning =D> .. Done 12 spheres this afternoon,(2 cars) and not one smashed knuckle :) .. Also makes them for the C5

Just swiped this from another site (autoshite) that may be useful to owners of Tractions, DSs, CXs and GSs, plus older 2CVs.

Citroen Publications

Mainly for the curious.

It will turn your four digit build code into the 'real' production date so you know when your car was 'born' in the factory :)

I have just used these guys They did a great price on the turbo for my C5 1.6HDI. He told me that they keep stock of most Renault and PSA units, and when not in stock can do a next day repair service.
They are in Glasgow and seemed to know their stuff

Have found the following link to be rather useful :)

Loads of useful info on software download LEXIA DIAGBOX P2000 and loads of other car related software not only for French makes. Very helpful with installation problems. But its in French and you have to join and introduce yourself to see all of the info. If you use Google translate or freetranslation.com it makes it a little easier.

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If you are a diy mechanic then you will find all the hard to find bits you need here:

uncle buck has kindly made available a pdf of this manual.
You can download it from my DropBox account here

There is also a Citroen Service Manual too, also linked to by uncle buck .

i have posted this in the Recommended Garages and Services, maybe not the right area but here's the link

We have had an inquiry from a company wishing to advertise on the forum.
While this is not an option, the items they are selling may very well be of interest to forum members so we are taking the unusual step of linking to their web pages.
Note that we are in no way endorsing these products, merely making them available to members who would...

I though I'd recomend this company who supply as the company name suggests French Automotive Parts, on EBay as f.a.pltd Based in Tackley Oxfordshire. Very friendly and helpfu and good value for money.

"We are a family business selling New parts for Peugeot and Citroen vehicles. We supply parts packed in either the Vehicle Manufacturers...

Hi everybody,

I remember ages ago there being a thread on if or how it was possible to connect an mp3 player to an existing 2001 C5 headunit.

I have done much research into this and have finally bought a system that actually works! All the web sites i visited didnt seem to list a Connect 2 system for C5s older than 2005.

However, the Connects 2...

A guide to stripping the hydraulic assembly of the height corrector specific to the Xantia only can be found here .

Not super cheap, but then not bad either, they do Activa spheres off the shelf too, also managed to find my Activa rear droplink at almost half dealer price that i could not find anywhere over here.

Priced in euro's

Even do engine parts, piston ring sets, big and small ends etc etc, going to be worth keeping this in mind soon.

Seekpart24...

Don't know if this has been previously posted.

It is extremely detailed and the best decription of the system I've yet seen.

Bit quiet at the moment, but its new.

Hi All,

further to Blackdogs post regarding Blaupunkt radio codes, the successful code for his radio was obtained using a program downloaded from called BPcalc_by_alekandaralex. Type in BP Code Calculator in the search and the above program can be found in .zip form on page 4. Remember, if you do download the program, run the .zip file through...

Just swiped this from the C5 owners club forum*, could be useful

Borg Warner Troubleshooting Guide .

*which has been resuscitated :)

Due to success of the independent BX, CX and XM (and the FCF) internet forums and our need to find new owners, Mike Harker and myself are running an independent LN, LNA, Axel, Visa and C15 internet forum. Obviously the CCC Visa forum is limited to Club members and very few of our owners use it. Whilst still continuing to contribute to the Club...

Whilst looking for a decent line drawing of a C5 to make a Tomtom car icon I came across this website.

Car blueprints - it is the world largest free car blueprints library. You can find what you want here! More than 5100 car drawings from 150 car manufacturers from all world. Library from A to Z. You can add here your blueprints, for this...

For anything and everything to do with the C6, including the technical side

First one is a tribute to the Alfa Montreal.....it is on french plates if that makes you feel better :lol: but the video is superb 8)

Second is a tribute to the SM....great music and a great car well shot 8)

And the third is also about SM's and in french :)

Enjoy folks :wink:

These guys reckon they are 40% cheaper than anyone else, and they are mobile as well :D

Good list of Citroen paint codes.