CITROEN XSARA (1997-04) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V DESIRE REVISED

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The CITROEN XSARA (1997-04) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V DESIRE REVISED is a compact, five-door family hatchback from the late 1990s and early 2000s. It sits among mainstream alternatives such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf, offering straightforward everyday transport rather than SUV height or premium-car polish. Its five doors make access and carrying passengers easier than in a small city car. This 1.6-litre petrol Xsara is best viewed as a simple, versatile choice for commuting, errands and family trips, especially for buyers seeking an inexpensive used car. The Desire name identifies a particular trim, but equipment can vary with age and individual vehicle, so check the car’s history and condition rather than assuming modern comforts. mycarcheck.com records just one lookup and one VIN, so its figures are a very small snapshot: a £300 average private-sale valuation and 48,000 average recorded miles. Treat these as indicators, not a market-wide guide.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 1 different vehicles, run between April 15th 2026 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
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48k
Average Mileage
£300
Average Valuation