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10 February 2012

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2008 Citroen C5 reviews

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Number of reviews: 11

Lee Flattery, England

Citroen C5 2.0L Diesel vtr+ 2008

I have had 3 Citroens. The first one was a humble 1.4 petrol Xsara I bought in 1998, it’s done over 200,000 and my daughter still has it. My first c5 was the 1.8 petrol and despite a few minor bits and bats never let me down. I had it 8 years and it did just over 100,000 miles. In 2008 I treated myself to the new 2litre diesel, partly because I have now got a caravan. The only downside is that it’s no longer a hatchback. The only thing I’ve ever done is have them serviced properly, when it should be, with a mechanic who knows what he is doing. Citroens are practical, comfortable and reliable workhorses, but only if you look after them. They are not Audis or BMWs, those are expensive, prestige performance cars, which are just as bad if you neglect them.

Submitted: 28/01/2012 15:33:32

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George Watson, Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)

Citroen C5 2008

I bought my C5 in July 2008. I have driven less than 13000 miles. Whilst driving on the M20 bypass the car gave a bell sound from the dash followed by the engine completely cutting out and the message ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW, appeared on the dash. This has happened 4-6 times recently and as well as being very dangerous it could cause a bad accident. I’m hoping the Citroen garage will find the propblem. (Fingers crossed.)

Submitted: 30/08/2011 13:10:45

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Cathryn Baxter, Essex

Citroen C5 2008

I waited for my C5 to be made, due to colour choice. Picked it up June 2008. I was really pleased, as it felt like real luxury, and was absolutely over the moon. Reading other drivers problems, I suppose my moan is not quite so bad, but it is still expensive. I have had to have two new tyres on the front June Last year, mileage only 14,400, they were almost bald. On having tracking and alignment checked yet again (third time), all wheels were out of whack. New tyres and alignment cost £398.00. Have just had the first MOT and health check, only to find that now my rear tyres need to be replaced, and my front ones are wearing on the inside. This is going to cost me another £400.00. I do feel paying £800.00 in just one year is really not good. I have driven many cars, in fact, 6 French made cars, this C5 is my seventh. I am so worried that perhaps, there is a fault with the rear axle that I am now going to pay quite a lot for a geometry check to be carried out. I had to have a new radio/cd player replaced under warranty also clutch sleeve, driver side window seal, plus the recall for strips on the windscreen. Having had these problems, I must admit I would not be keen to have another C5, which is a pity as it is a nice car.

Submitted: 22/06/2011 22:12:00

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Robert Mcavan, Northumberland

Citroen C5 2.0HDI VTR+ 2008

The car has now done 50,000 miles and since day one has had a knock from the rear RH wheel area when it hits a small pot hole or manhole cover. and doing so at 40mph or above causes the rear RH to step out. Three dealers have Failed to cure it. Further evidence to something being wrong is the rear RH tyre went bald after 28,000mile while the fronts and LH rear were ok. The drivers door panel now vibrates annoying at any speed, and the car has just developed an an intermittent clutch slip on motorway inclines, again not cured by the Dealer. At first service less than 40,000 mile it needed a full set of discs. One of the reasons I chose the Citroen was it was advertised as a German Car built in France. I’ve have had several VW’s before the C5 all of which had over 100,000 on the clock by the time they went back and I would gladly swap back to my old car if I could. If you can get a VW in your budget, do it. Don’t be fooled by the C5. Looks Good but very disappointing.

Submitted: 21/02/2010 21:22:35

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John Donnell, County Down

Citroen C5 2.0HDi VTR+ 2008

Really pleased with this car - 40mpg, good performance although it’s no sports car and handling is not the sharpest. Spacious boot, comfortable, excellent and well specified cabin, and I have been complimented on the car’s looks. Surprisingly big car and is a tight squeeze in company car park. Specified with 18" wheels as really improves the looks, personally I think the 17" look too small on it. Added the USB box which allows iPod to be played through radio and can choose playlists (everything else takes too long!) through radio with iPod display shown on the radio screen which has been a good addition. Lack of bluetooth a pain. Looking at Citroen site recently you can now only buy this model with satnav included (and can’t specify different wheels) - that adds over £2k to price and if was making my decision now it would not be a C5 on that fact alone.

Submitted: 11/12/2009 22:28:26

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Valerie Annett, County Down

Citroen C5 vtr plus 2008

Since the first service in June I have continual problems with the depollution senser. I purchased this car because of the build and reliability and the safety and security. The C5 has not delivered on this promise. While driving on the motorway on the third lane at a speed of 70mph the depollution light came on and the engine turned itself off. My entire family were lucky to be alive. We sent it back to the garage to get fixed, they replaced a "faulty fuse box". Three or four weeks later the car lost power again, the turbo would not work and full accelleration in second gear only saw the car reach a maximum speed of 25mph. The car would not accellerate out of a blind junction. The car was sent back to the Citroen garage again it was then returned to me I was told that a faulty parking sensor cause this. Once again it was confirmed to me that the car was safe to drive. Two weeks later the depollution fault came up again and proceeded to lose power on a dual carriageway. The car is continually loosing power and in my opinion the car is unsafe. My experience of buying a new Citroen has been terrible; I am left with a dangerous car that they cannot seem to fix. My advice would be think twice before you purchase a C5, expecially if you have a family!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted: 23/09/2009 08:39:56

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Mario Demicoli, Kent

Citroen C5 2008

I’m from Malta and I was the 1st owner of the new C5 in Malta. This means I have had it since May 2008. I’ve already done 88,0000km . I use it as a taxi . I’m very sorry to say that I never thought it was going to give me all these problems that I have. 1st: the depollution system fault comes on after about 10,000 km and since then it comes up several times. They already changed the fuse box which is next to ecu 4 times cause they said it’s from there is coming the fault. Month ago they changed all the front suspicion for the both side. They changed the indoor panels because they start to tear off. My seat belt is going to be changed because it does not goes in. I really like my car but with these all problem I’m going crazy.

Submitted: 17/07/2009 14:21:32

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Laura Paradise, London

Citroen C5 C5 Tourer Exclusive 2008

I brought my C5 Tourer brand new in Aug 08, with optional extras: Leather Upholstery, Panoramic Sunroof and the Nav Pack with telephone. Since day one of buying the car the sat nav/radio/telephone just cuts out without warning. It is just like restarting your computer, everything goes off, the screen goes blank as if the car has been parked and the keys removed. It takes about 2 mins to reload and come back on. I have taken the car back to the dealer more times than I can remember. They have kept the car for a week at a time, they have loaded new software which has made absolutley no difference whatsoever. I have now been waiting since March 09 for new parts/software to get to the dealer so they can fit it to my car...........its now July 09 and I am still waiting. I am getting to the stage now where I am just going to leave the car at the dealer until they sort this fault out!! I have occassionally had the same fault as others where the tailgate just opens, mine has not done it when parked, mine has opened when I am driving! Its such a shame because on the whole its a nice car but now for me enough is enough. Its getting to the stage where I wish I never brought it. How long can Citroen expect you to wait for a fault to be rectified?

Submitted: 10/07/2009 09:47:18

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Sam Trotter, County Armagh

Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.0 HDi 2008

I have 15,000 miles up and starting to get problems while driving in 5th or 6th. The car bumps into limp home mode and ’Depollution’ fault comes up. I have had it in the dealers twice. The last time they uploaded new software but it is still happening. Not sure what the problem is but doesn’t look like the dealers know either.

Submitted: 27/05/2009 08:55:38

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Alan Caudle, Buckinghamshire

Citroen C5 2.0hdi tourer 2008

I have covered 7,500 miles since December 2008, Only complaint is the electric tailgate opens on its own when I am away from the vehicle in my office or shopping, I believe there is a design issue with the keyfob as it seems to easily operate from inside my pocket whilst I am working. Have other C5 tourer drivers experienced same? It’s a serious security issue as it leaves the car wide open with no alarm sounding.

Submitted: 22/05/2009 09:52:55

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Brian Sicobo, Hampshire

Citroen C5 2.0 VTR+ 2008

Loads of space and much more robust than previous Citroen’s. Engine is a strong performer with easy 45mpg. But, all the controls are so lifeless you really need to readjust after driving another car and the suspension is so soft it floats up and down constantly on the motorway making my wife and daughter sea sick. Definitely need to try before you buy.

Submitted: 08/10/2008 11:27:20

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Number of reviews: 11

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