Citroën C5 Estate 2.0 HDi LX (90bhp) 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy.
Costs
Expensive parts / service / insurance.
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On the road
Driving
Like driving a hippo on weed. Handling v poor. Best on motorway. Mirrors have large blind spots.
Performance
Slug on wheels but good fuel economy. Excellent brakes! Don't buy Michelin energy tyres, poor grip in wet.
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Living with it
Reliability
It stinks! Literally! Rubber door seals leaking, sticky brake callipers, 4 clutches, 2 flywheels later.... 104K motorway miles. To put it into persepctive, I did 165K on same clutch in clio diesel!
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Owned and driven by old beared people in brown cords who drive down the middle lane of the motoway! and weirdos. (present owner an exception)
Comfort
Seats 5 OK. But cramped in back with 5 person and two child seats. Quite on motorway. Good cruiser. Drivers seat lumber support non existent. Seat position moves overnight. (On its own)!!!! Very uncomfortable. Good Air con.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm + immobiliser + full closure system.. Unfortunately, it still has not been stolen. You need to be sectioned if you want to steal one (let alone buy one).
Service
Unhelpful and offensive. My local dealer threatened to punch my lights out!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
OK
Other
Cracked alloy wheels - replaced under warranty eventually!! Rear view mirror vibrates, electric windows go out of sync, lights dim when hydro suspension pump activates.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No