Citroën C5 Hatchback 2.2 HDi SX 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy second hand, lots of car around you...
Costs
Regularly gives 45mpg + but when it goes wrong it HURTS.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well for a big car, Lift off over steer if you REALLY try!
Performance
Great in gear torque, especially 3rd. Eats hills for lunch.
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Living with it
Reliability
Oh dear. Clutch, thrust bearing, timing chain, two cam shafts, all 16 valves, electric drivers window goes up and down. (always starts though!)
Image
Presence on road, BIG horn but dull.
Comfort
Its like taking your sofa onto the motorway. Soaks up bumps, speed humps etc.
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Security and Service
Security
Had an attempted break in but the toughened glass stood up well.
Service
Citroen UK didn't want to know about problems as it occurred after 60,000 miles (62,000 to be precise).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Timing chain tensioner was misfitted and caused chain to snap. This DESTROYED the top of the engine.
Other
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