Citroën XM V6 U9
Built: 1989 · Series: XM
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Citroën XM as an N1 commercial vehicle – Break with Hydractive suspension, four- to six-cylinder engines from 2,088 to 2,975 cc, 80 kW, kerb weight 1,340 to 1,602 kg, D12/TD12 turbodiesel and U9 V6 petrol
The Citroën XM was the marque's flagship from 1989 to 2000, succeeding the CX; as a Break estate it also formed the basis of versions registered as commercial vehicles with the SERVICE suffix, in which the rear seats were removed for N1 commercial registration. Engines ranged from the D12 turbodiesel and the TD12 with EGR exhaust recirculation to the U9 V6 petrol. The styling came from the Italian design house Bertone.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 80 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,088 to 2,975 cc, kerb weights of 1,340 to 1,602 kg, gross vehicle weights of 1,880 to 2,160 kg, a length of 4,963 mm and widths of 1,770 to 1,794 mm.
With its Hydractive hydropneumatic suspension, the XM was technically closely related to the CX and the later C5, and as an estate it competed with the Peugeot 605 Break and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. As an N1-registered commercial vehicle it offered unusually high ride comfort for its class.
On all XMs a used-buying check should focus above all on the condition of the Hydractive suspension with its hydropneumatic spheres and hydraulic pump, on the turbodiesels additionally the injection pump and turbocharger, and on the V6 the timing belt. The door seals are also worth checking, as leaks can let water in. Parts for the hydropneumatic system are available through specialist Citroën parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Citroën XM, Citroën (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,975 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,770 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,340 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,910 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën XM V6 U9 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,340 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën XM V6 U9?
1,910 kg.
What engine does the Citroën XM V6 U9 have?
6 cylinders, 2,975 cm³ displacement.
When was the Citroën XM V6 U9 built?
Production years: 1989.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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