Citroen C5 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of equipment.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fair economy from this size of car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Driving on motorways and main roads fine apart from hesitations at lower speeds.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fair when pushed .

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    All components of suspension faulty and had to be replaced at 15000 miles. Hesitant at lower speeds. Faulty windscreen. Heavy tyre wear.

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    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not rated highly by others - different!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable seats. Ride is variable - sometimes extremely smooth at others every stone or hole in the road makes itself felt. Handling on twisty side roads is poor and it bounces in and out of potholes and ridges in the road.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seems very good.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Helpful but not all faults fixed.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Generally smooth but lumpy at times at lower speeds.

    Other

    Very disappointing overall.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No