2004 Citroen C5 X 2.0 HDI turbo diesel

Summary:

Comfortable ride

Faults:

Loose vacuum pipe, resulting in the turbo not activating.

6-7 light bulbs over a period of one and a half years.

Front passenger window sometimes won't come up using one-touch mode, it goes to the halfway point and then re-opens, you have to close it 1 cm by 1 cm.

Turbo sometimes fails to kick in, not a good thing while overtaking up-hills. I have to wait until 3000rpm for the turbo to start working.

Squeaking brakes.

Poor servo assistance while driving at low speeds.

General Comments:

Big, spacious on the inside, comfortable seats.

Big boot, practical because of its 5-door design.

Very quiet and smooth ride, great suspension although not good in curves, but great in a straight line.

Love all the sensors (rain sensor, light sensor) and toys.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th September, 2009

9th Sep 2009, 05:09

It is Citroen C first generation, that came out in 2001.

2002 Citroen C5 SX, break 2.2 hdi

Summary:

Perfect car if you are lucky to get a good one

Faults:

Rear window failure.

Front window failure.

Engine oil leek.

Main computer failure.

Radio controls failure.

Tempo mat controls failure.

Knocking noise from rear suspension.

Temperature indicator failure.

General Comments:

If I didn't have these problems I could say that this is the car of my dreams, but now I am so sorry I bought it.

It runs perfectly, a lot of engine power, and perfect handling.

May be I got one that was build when the factory ran out of electric power because I can't believe that so many problems a new car of that class can have.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 23rd November, 2002

1st Feb 2004, 10:47

I have heard of problems with the C5.

I have been waiting for 2 years for someone to admit that my car was not 'right'. 2.0 HDI SX manual.

At last, I have upgraded to an Exclusive - auto 2.2 HDI.

Seems OK at moment - have just done 48 miles since arrival on Friday.

Hope you get things sorted - dealerships seem very poor on technical support and are lost without their computers!

They think that the computer is perfect - I do not agree!!!