Faults:

Injectors caused the biggest problem and most expensive; the car went into limp home mode and mechanic said after diagnostics an injector needed replaced, cost just over £400 all in all.

The car wouldn't start one day, replaced battery as precaution but it did it again a few weeks later. Never done it since, strange, and that was 6 months ago.

Usual wear and tear for higher mileage, brakes, wheel bearings, etc.

Inside some electrical gremlins, but nothing serious.

Cosmetically the car looks incredibly unmarked for 14 years old.

General Comments:

A very nice looking car in dark metallic grey and dark grey interior, the C5 really looks the part. Comfortable as well, seats are very nice, ride is as smooth as you can get.

Not very fast, this 1.6 HDi, but you will get over 50 mpg. Cheap to insure, repairs have been reasonable (apart from that injector) and the car is generally economical. Servicing is also cheap at my local garage. When it is running right the car is as good and cost effective as any in this class.

VTR + is a good spec, plenty of toys.

I like it, but just don't trust it! Might keep it another few years, it is in very good condition, won't be my daily driver though, just as a second car.

Faults:

A small noise behind the fixed wheel when running on poor roads.

The car had also a small accident and the front bumper was replaced. The service didn't tune the headlights well, but fixed it at my request.

General Comments:

Very comfortable and nice to drive; it has enough power without being too sporty. I hope it will be acceptably reliable (knowing that Citroen has a certain reputation for unreliability). So far it seems well built and everything works OK. The Hydractive H3+ suspension is a joy on both good and poor roads.

I bought it new in 2009 (it was a 2008 model) with a lot of extras and a good discount.