Other Citroën C5 (2004 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    You like Citroen's qwirky gadgets

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They love riding in it as it is spacious and comfortable

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definately. It does everything I want and more

    What are you likely to buy next?

    C5 Tourer exclusive with glass roof

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £15,995

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    The revamped C5 was about to be launched and the dealer needed to sell his stock of top of the range automatics he'd had for 5 months. I had the choice of 3.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed to trade in a6 year old Xantia estate. Wanted an automatic

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent I had been a Citroen customer with him for ten years and they knew me well.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great m/way cruising with the cruise control. The ride is the usal citroen floating feeling. The automatic box (6 speed) is great though the 'manual' triptronic is gimmicky except for holding back speed down a long hill so as not to rely on the brakes alone.

    What's it like to park?

    large turning circle is a bit annoying though the front and rear parking sensors plus the dipping nearside wing mirror(in reverse) make up for it

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    CD played had to be changed as CDs skipped

    What's most practical about your car?

    The space and load carrying ability coupled with the ease of driving an automatic. The lowering tail gate (using the suspension) is agood feature.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control/speed limiter. Self turning on lights/wipers and steering headlights