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Found this a useful catalogue of aftermarket (and OEM) rubber-metal components, as well as a huge selection of cooling system expansion tanks.
Posted this on Club-XM last year.

Metalcaucho catalogue offers a large range of rubber/metal aftermarket/OEM items across many marques.
As well as OEM pattern hoses for specific vehicle applications,...

Found this and thought others may want to see.

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...

Found another breaker with GS and DS for breaking

Came across this company looking through Ebay, a well laid out shop with a fair bit of Renault Peugeot and Citroen stuff listed also some motor bike stuff, tyres mainly.
Might be useful for some, prices seem reasonable but watch the postage price on bulky stuff.

Check this channel out

Not spamming just sharing I was gripped watching the xantia sphere change this guy did on his channel.

Me and the missus have used em a few times, properly cheap in comparison to some others we tried but was just proper helpful which is the main thing. Worth a try! :)

Found this little website while looking for the torque setting for my C5. You will be able to get other vehicle details on here as well I should think.

Edit: Incorrect info, see further down.

Somebody was offering them on Ebay for...……………..£299.00 but no longer listed.

...now, I'm not actually sure how a 'Historic Car' is defined, but this petition, set up by Practical Classics' Editor might assist to keep interesting cars on the road, and give our children & Grandchildren something interesting to own in the future.

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 browse his collection by model and...

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

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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 www.jmwxantia.multiply.com
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....

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................

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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.

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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 onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; 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:

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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

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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...

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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 packing...

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

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Don't know if this has been previously posted.

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