Citroën C8 (2003 - 2010) 2.0 HDi 16V SX 5d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man who has never experienced french build quality before.

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never!

What are you likely to buy next?

Japanese car for reliability.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

At the time it looked a bargain with £5000 off list price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted room for 3 kids and luggage/shopping.

What was the dealer like?

OK

What's it like to drive?

When running ok it was comfortable if a bit sluggish.

What's it like to park?

Big and awkward.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I have just part exchanged the car after 6 years of troublesome motoring. Within a couple of months the car started playing up having to be returned numerous times (twice on a transporter when car undriveable). Mainly electrical problems but generally car was a pain . Anti pollution fault kept appearing over the years and cost me loads of money trying to put right. Electrics are definately sub standard with different warning dash board lights coming on throughout ownership.

What's most practical about your car?

Size.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electric sliding doors when working properly, could be very tempermental. Realigned under warranty but never reliable.