Citroën C5 Estate 2.2 HDi Exclusive 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
No VAT offer discounts reflect later trade in prices.
Costs
After discount the initial costs are about right.
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On the road
Driving
Rolls around corners at low speeds.
Performance
Motorways and cruising, no car better. Turn off into a town and it's tiring.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rear estate window froze after 9 months 3 visits to dealer to fix. Washer motor valves failed, 3 visits to resolve along with an email to Citroen to resolve. Climate control drips water on mats - dealer did not accept that system works on GAS not water.
Image
The car is unusual, but appealing. Dealer did not bother with customer after the new sale i.e. Ford call back even after a service.
Comfort
Exceptionally comfortable, but the 'Magic Carpet' suspension is not all it's cracked up to be. Climate control can be erratic.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested.
Service
Poor dealership customer service. Parts not available on pre-arranged service/warranty visits, passed from person to person.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
The A/C, staff could not comprehend that water dripping from the A/C pipework was condensation and that the pipe required insulating, they insisted that there were no leaks - A/C works using a compressed gas.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No