Citroën C5 Hatchback 2.0i 16V Exclusive 5d Auto (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You get a great deal for your money, if you buy almost new.
Costs
Servicing is costly but every 20,000 miles eases the pain.
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On the road
Driving
Relaxing in long distance mode, useful S mode on country roads.
Performance
Good acceleration, even as an automatic, cruises very comfortable at national speed limits here and abroad.
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Living with it
Reliability
No real problems over 30,000 miles, except for minor sensor malfunctions sometimes irritating (e.g. detecting a damaged tyre when there isn't one, or registering washer bottle empty when still full.
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Who cares, its still luxury travel for lovers of Citroen's idiosyncrasies.
Comfort
You can't beat Citroen comfort, except with a Rolls.
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Security and Service
Security
Fully equipped, I bank on no British thief wanting a Citroen anyway.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Electrics mentioned above.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes