Citroën C8 (03-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 27 November 2008
If you're after a value-packed, large people carrier, then the C8 is worth a look. It's one of the best value around, with a spacious interior, lots of comfort and family friendly features such as sliding side doors. Top-of-the range models are handsomely equipped, even by Citroën's usual high standards and dealers offer outstanding cashback promotions. It's not great to drive, but makes a comfortable long distance cruiser. It also shares its underpinnings and looks with the Fiat Ulysse and Peugeot 807, but it's the C8 that's the best value.
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£18,995 - £30,595

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£1,427 - £12,682

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If you're after a value-packed, large people carrier, then the C8 is worth a look. It's one of the best value around, with a spacious interior, lots of comfort and family friendly features such as sliding side doors. Top-of-the range models are handsomely equipped, even by Citroën's usual high standards and dealers offer outstanding cashback promotions. It's not great to drive, but makes a comfortable long distance cruiser. It also shares its underpinnings and looks with the Fiat Ulysse and Peugeot 807, but it's the C8 that's the best value.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "The 2.0-litre petrol and diesel models offer adequate performance, although the 130bhp 2.2HDi and..."

  • Handling

    3 out of 5

    "The C8 rarely really feels as big as it is, with nicely weighted steering and limited body roll..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    4.5 out of 5

    "All the engines offer good refinement and wind noise is subdued, but the 2.0-litre petrol can be a..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "Seven people can travel in comfort thanks to the individual seats, however, the seats are heavy,..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "There are three trim levels in the C8 line-up - LX, SX and Exclusive. This has remained unchanged..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2.5 out of 5

    "The interior is neatly designed with all of the main controls positioned next to the gear lever on a..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

    "Long term residuals are a concern, because of cashback deals for new buyers, and the fact that there..."

  • Green credentials

    2 out of 5

    "The C8 performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 204 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "The C8 hasn't been tested by Euro NCAP, but the identical Peugeot 807 received a maximum five-stars..."

  • Reliability

    2 out of 5

    "We've heard of numerous faults with the C8. Although none are major problems they are faults..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "List prices aren't especially cheap, but there's nearly always a good cashback deal on offer -..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "If you want a bargain and don't travel many miles then some bargain petrol models can be found. The..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "Top models with captain's chairs and electric sliding doors are the most popular and command the..."

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