Read this and all will become clear- the sensible Cit owner always leaves it in gear-modified or not!!!!!!
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2824&SearchTerms=xantia+handbrake
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2824&SearchTerms=xantia+handbrake