Other Citroën C5 (2001 - 2004) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    i must have lots of money to keep fixing it.

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

    very comfortable

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    nope - too many faults.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    possibly a large mpv. (not from citroen!).

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £13,495

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    reasonable

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    shabby

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    pulls like a train. never found a better car for long distance.

    What's it like to park?

    rear parking is pure guesswork. needs sensors as standard.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    where to start? constant electrical glitches (warning lights and messages appear once and then never reappear), suspension stuck in highest position (felt like i was driving a 4x4), air con packed up (some sensor replaced), turbo failure (£1000 to replace and fit!) new clutch cost £700 fitted because it needed a dual-mass flywheel too! when things break, you need a big piggy bank!

    What's most practical about your car?

    loads of room and very comfortable.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    auto lights and wipers. every car should have them.