Citroën C8 2.0 HDi 16V LX 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value £5,000 off list price.
Costs
Very good so far long gaps between servicing. Averaging 30 mpg mainly around town. Heavy tyre wear expect to replace tyres every 7,000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Nice driving position and easy to drive but gearbox can be very vague between 3rd and 5th.
Performance
Underpowered in lower gears especially when loaded. Excellent when cruising on the motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Problems with the electrics after 12 months, computer packed in replaced under warranty but worrying for the future reliability of the electrics.
Image
Nice looking car.
Comfort
Very comfortable seats and plenty of room.
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Security and Service
Security
Not been nicked yet.
Service
First dealer we went to useless ,found a better one but further away.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problem but engine management computer stopped working and had to be replaced.
Other
Very bad tyre wear. I am told this is because of the size of the vehicle.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes