Other Citroën C5 (2008 - 2018) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Its not a "kids car" its a car you get in and relax and enjoy the drive.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    All have passed comment and like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Would consider another one when this wears out.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,700

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I was looking at Insignias and Mondeo Titaniums and got what I feel is a better equiped cockpit several thousand pounds cheaper.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a car for comfort and also with a bit in the engine if i wanted to overtake without paying silly money.

    What was the dealer like?

    It was the dealer who introduced me to the vehicle because he had driven a C5 a few weeks earlier for a couple of days and he was raving about it even though I was going to spend a lot less money.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I love it, I have driven plenty of vehicles and cant complain. My friend has a Passat CC and dont think its a patch on the C5 need a can opener to get out of it.

    What's it like to park?

    Like any other big car if you have sensors it certainly will help, but like anything you get used to it.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good engine which responds whenever you want it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I love the seating, big seats that you fir into without them digging in to you and getting out of the vehicle after a long drive (down through France and Spain)without hobbling away from the vehicle.