2003 Citroen C8 Exclusive 2.0 HDi from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Money pit

Faults:

Brake cylinder after six months.

FAP sensor ongoing fault.

De pollution sensor and then automatic gear box faulty. (we think it's a cause of the CPU) switching the car into fault mode and it only goes at 50mph.

Gaiters cracked.

Turbo changed twice in six months.

General Comments:

This car is a waste of time effort and money.

PLease be very wary about buying one for commercial use.

I am a private hire driver and it has lost me money in the 4 years that I have had it. If it's not in the garage, then I am trying to pick up people from airports on the motorway doing 40-50 mph. Not good service I think you will agree.

I have in no way abused this car, and have taken notice of all the many warning lights that come up.

When I have taken it to the garage, they really don't know what is wrong with it and seem to have it for weeks, and the problem still hasn't been mended.

Do not buy this car! It has made me hate a job I used to enjoy doing!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 12th September, 2007

22nd Sep 2007, 10:54

Change it for a BMW or a Volvo, something along those lines.

2004 Citroen C8 SX 2.0 HDI from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good value for money!

Faults:

Steering rack replaced under warranty.

Headlight bulbs blow frequently.

Bottom ball joints just replaced.

Drivers seat now showing wear.

General Comments:

I can honestly say this car has been superb, considering the mileage (268,000), which is genuine.

The most annoying thing is the light bulbs blowing.

It averages 37.2 mpg, however most of the mileage is motorway driving.

Just having to have the rear shock absorbers changed, but not bad considering it is a working car carrying passengers and luggage to and from airports.

Can't understand all the moans and groans.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th August, 2007

1st Sep 2007, 14:45

How has this mpv reaching 268k in three years?

2003 Citroen C8 Exclusive 2.2 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Poor quality,totally poor build quality

Faults:

Tyre pressure sensors faulty

Door handles peeled (replaced under warranty).

Track rod worn.

Electric doors faulty.

Diesel additive alarm faulty.

General Comments:

The car looked well & comfort level good. However I could not drive more than a few miles without electrical problems. Car build quality very poor and dealers unhelpful. Very very expensive to fix and very unreliable. Very poor for such a new car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 18th February, 2007

2004 Citroen C8 SX HDI 2.0 HDI from UK and Ireland

Summary:

It has put me off buying a Citroen ever again!!

Faults:

Rust on engine components.

Rust on rear door hinges.

Rear electric doors open and close on their own!!

Lots of creaks and rattles.

Front passenger seat vibrates at 70mph so much that the tray behind it can't be used without all the objects placed onto it falling off!!

X3 noisy window motors replaced.

X2 Climate control noisy fans replaced.

X2 rear door sensors replaced.

X2 rear door rails replaced due to flakey paint - Known issue with no fix except keep replacing rails until your warranty expires!!

Oil level sensor replaced - still faulty.

Rear door pinch sensors faulty.

Random strange noises when unlocking the car.

Poor fuel economy - Citroen state that 20 - 30 mpg average is acceptable!! brochure states average of 40mpg.

General Comments:

This car is very poorly put together, the fuel economy is terrible, I've had better economy on a Bmw V8!! - I've just got rid of it after my 4yr old sons foot got caught by the rear electric door (pinch sensor didn't work) - luckily he had strong shoes on - dealer keeps saying there is nothing wrong with the doors, but when I asked him to put his arm in to test he wouldn't!! - In the 11 months I owned this car it has spent 6 weeks in the garage!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 28th October, 2005

14th Nov 2005, 14:18

I've had the same issues too - The top gear survey shows the C8's sister model the 807 as the worst car on sale in Britain - my advice don't buy the C8, the 807 or the fiat version - I bought because of the ncap tests, but those doors should knock off a couple of stars on safety grounds!!