Citroën C5 Hatchback (2001 - 2004) review

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At a glance |
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New price | £14,670 - £23,660 |
Used price | £325 - £1,470 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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Road tax cost | £180 - £360 |
Insurance group | 15 - 30 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Space, comfort, 2.0 HDi performance.
CONS
Steering and brakes lack feel.
Citroën C5 Hatchback rivals
The C5 replaced the Xantia in 2001. It’s a supremely comfortable car with clever ‘active’ hydro-pneumatic suspension that is very comfortable. The airy, spacious interior is complemented by cavernous load space in the estate. A wide choice of engines includes frugal but refined turbo-diesels and a low emission direct injection petrol unit. C5 is well equipped but build quality falls short of the class leaders.
It does offer good value, but only as a used car choice, as depreciation is heavy.