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10 February 2012
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2002 CITROEN C5 reviews
CITROEN C5 reviews by year of make: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Read all reviews
Chris Keane, Somerset
Citroen C5 HDI EX 2002
Having had hundreds of cars, including cars I have built myself and five Citroen XM’s, and having done all my own maintainance, I bought a C5 against all the advice of my mates in the motor trade. I was convinced there was nothing I couldn’t fix, especially as all my mates are mechanics and have access to diagnostic equipment etc. I wont go into detail about everything we found out about these cars, or the work or money that went into mine; just read the fault blogs and say all of the above. There is an inherent inbuilt electrical fault in the computer’s BSI configuration, which they can’t cure and wont own up to. All I would say is don’t buy one, unless you are a lottery winner. I have got rid of mine at last so thank God and good riddance! I will be buying Japanese from now on.
Submitted: 23/01/2012 10:11:55
Michael Wadsworth, Yorkshire
Citroen C5 1800 gl 2002
I’ve had my C5 since 2004 with no problems and love it! I was just about to trade her in for a 2009 model, but after reading some of the negative reports I am now having sleepless nights, so methinks I will stick a bit longer with the old girl who has never let me down ....and put some solar panels upon the roof instead!!
Submitted: 21/10/2011 10:13:54
Chris Keane, England
Citroen C5 Estate 2002
After reading all the horrendous reports from Citreon C5 owners Citroen should ask themselves if they have any business making cars. These C5’s need taking off the road they are that bad, the bsi unit has gone on mine now, lights coming on, wipers coming on, door locks inoperative, eng imobiliser fault, air bag, lights, int lights won’t go off etc., etc. Just fitted new alternator, battery, it never ends, can’t fit second hand one, has to be new from Citroen, has to go into them to be set up. Sheer mechanical extortion, I have been an engineer all my life and a big fan of Citreon xm’s but this car is in a CLASS of its own, some owners christen them Christine, but I don’t think Christine was as bad. Yes, when they run right they are great, but unless you have unlimited funds to give to main dealers they are a financial disaster when they go wrong, AND THEY WILL GO WRONG. IV’E BEEN A MECHANIC ALL MY LIFE AND I WAS WARNED BY ALL THE GUYS IN THE TRADE, don’t buy one, I DIDN’T LISTEN, I HOPE YOU OUT THERE WILL.
Submitted: 29/12/2010 21:10:04
Chris Keane, England
Citroen C5 exclusive estate 2002
Been driving since I was 16, everything, Jags to Yank tanks, built my own car, always done my own repairs. Have owned 5 Citroen XM’s,these C5 cars are a disgrace to Citroen; unreliable, ridiculously expensive to maintain with a built in ecu management problem, which Citroen are very aware of but won’t admit to. Also, their main dealerships are incapable of fixing the recurrent anti-pol fault and the myriad electrical faults these car possess. I would not recommend them to anyone except a masocist or someone who hates money, they are high tech junk and dangerous; read the reviews about crawl mode, lack of acceleration,and runaway acceleration,read about the owners driven to distraction by repeated visits to main dealers and the same recurrent fault,anti pol,abs,stop light,windows inoperative,locks, etc, etc. It could and should be a nice smooth riding car, but it’s expensive unreliability makes it a real no no.
Submitted: 05/12/2010 12:35:47
Rodney Brittain, Hertfordshire
Citroen C5 2.2HDI 2002
This C5 hatch was bought from new (26miles), in second year. Turbo failed but was replaced under warranty completely free by Citroen dealer. No other major fault appeared in 8 years of ownership and 85000 miles. It has now passed to my son. It was serviced in accordance with manual and the oil was changed every 4 to 5k miles. It has been the only car I have owned that has been Through the MOT every year without fault only tyres and brake pads have been replaced.Still has the same exhaust system,DPF refilled at 50K,and the same Battery. MPG 40 round the Town with 50 on a run. The only niggle, the driver’s window dropped 50mm when wipers needed. Overall a great drive, comfortable with plenty of space for 5 passengers and large boot.
Submitted: 31/05/2010 20:55:36
Mike Jones, Hampshire
Citroen C5 HDi 110 2.0 SX 2002
This was bought used for £1800, with a full history, 2 owners and 100K miles. Dipped headlights occassionally come on when the indicator stalk returns to it’s central position, and once all the warning lights came on with engine overheat, STOP, etc., and the water temp guage went off the top. However, the oil temp guage stayed at normal, and the motor kept running, so I ignored it, all back to normal after a few mins. I removed cleaned and replaced every fuse I could find, and cleaned every connector and the fault hasn’t re-occurred. It does 45-50/gallon, pulls like a train, uses no oil, and is the best motorway cruiser I’ve ever driven. But I wouldn’t buy a new one.
Submitted: 12/03/2010 11:06:57
John Warnecke, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Citroen C5 LX 110 Diesel 2002
Quite frankly the cheapest car I have ever owned. I bought it as third owner and from the day I used it, apart from normal servicing and new tires have had no problems at all. Everything works as it should, though I do not think that the seats are very robust; but having owned Citroen’s for many years I do not expect them to be as Citroen have never been that clever making trim have they? But the C5 gets top marks for performance and is very cheap to run, plus the emissions are good and that means cheaper tax disc. Changing it this year and my next car is going to be a C5 Diesel. Forgot to mention the exhaust. It still has the original exhaust from new: I cannot believe it. Mileage now 102000 miles.
Submitted: 06/05/2009 10:04:41
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