This C5 is longer than the old car and the extra length has been used to improve crumple zones. As a result, its Euro NCAP crash test score as improved from four stars to the maximum five, and the highest numerical score for any car tested up to that point. ESP, ABS and brake assist are all standard, as is a feature that dries out wet brake pads for better braking efficiency.
There are seven standard airbags, including one that protects the driver's knees.
Huge boot will swallow most loads and is easy to access. The seats fold and tumble for added room. Inside, there are numerous cubby bins (see picture gallery for details) and a large glovebox.
Euro NCAP Rating
The Citroën C5 Hatchback (04-08) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.
