Citroen C5 Estate

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall package quite good value for money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depreciation poor.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not sporty but has a 'safe' feel; suffers from understeer. Over-rated and disappointing suspension/ride at town streets speeds or on rough roads - definitely detracts from driving enjoyment.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, except fuel consumption is, disappointingly, some 12% lower than expected.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts and runs. Occasional niggles, e.g. audible speed warning, clock losing time and speaker vibration.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only 3, but a car's image is unimportant to me.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Better suspension/ride needed at low speeds. Excellent 'cruiser'. Roomy, comfortable and pleasant interior.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Untested, fortunately.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent service from Leicester dealer. Terrible customer sevice from Citroen technical department.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Driver's seatbelt replaced (poor recoil). Speaker replaced... vibration problem not solved.

    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