# CITROËN Xantia batteries

> For the CITROËN Xantia (5 generations, 1993-2003) we carry 7 matching batteries, rated between 56 and 77 Ah with 480 to 780 A cold cranking. Prices open at 55.77 €, VAT included.

## CITROËN Xantia generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xantia II | 1998–2003 | berlina | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x2 |
| Xantia Break II | 1998–2003 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x2 |
| Xantia Estate Van | 1997–2003 | familiar | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-estate-van-x2 |
| Xantia Break I | 1995–2003 | berlina | 31 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-break-x1_-x2 |
| Xantia I | 1993–2003 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia-x1_-x2 |

## Best-selling batteries for the CITROËN Xantia

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 90,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Car battery Varta C14 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 55,77 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,29 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your CITROËN Xantia takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Xantia needs

Start-Stop on the modern Xantia changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a CITROËN Xantia take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 7 compatible batteries in total, from 56 to 77 Ah and 480 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a CITROËN Xantia battery cost?
Between 55.77 € and 90.70 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Xantia is?
By the registration year: Xantia II (1998-2003); Xantia Break II (1998-2003); Xantia Estate Van (1997-2003); Xantia Break I (1995-2003); Xantia I (1993-2003). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a CITROËN Xantia battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-08-04 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/citroen/xantia