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2009 Citroen C5 reviews
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Mike Goode, Gloucestershire
Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR 2009
This is really difficult as I love the car but it is now starting to be troublesome. Took delivery in May 09 and drove it for 2,000 effortless, comfortable miles through France. Up to 17,000 miles in 18 months and car was a dream. Then I noticed the clutch started to slip. Read all the stories about Citroen asking people to pay acontribution and sure enough my dealer did the same. Dug my heels in and had the £800 work done under warranty. At the same time Citroen did a software update which I think reduced power by some 10-15%. Now up to 20,000 miles, just booked service and yesterday the water pump has gone. Had disucssion about warranty cover and citroen say I have to pay or use separate breakdown cover to get car to the garage and they will reimburse breakdown costs IF it is a warranty job which leaves me out of pocket. Rang Citroen Assist who use the AA and they will recover and bill the garage. So great car, couple of serious reliability issues recently and not always made easy to sort out by the dealer.
Submitted: 25/04/2011 11:30:56
Rolf Eriksen, Finland
Citroen C5 V6 Diesel Exclusive 2009
My 2009 C5 V6 Diesel 204 Exclusive is now about 40,000 kms old. Have, since my first DS 21, driven exclusively Citroens with a short Saab unfaithfullness. Have experiences with DS, GS (lousy), AX, Xantia (superb) and C5 type 1, type 2 and, now, type 3. Am amazed by the quality of my C5. Silent, has enough power (my job requires a lot of travelling on the Autobanen in Germany). Almost problem free. Though: For cold winters (-25C) the car has some electronic problems. Fault messages are frequent "handbrake faulty" "suspension faulty" are familiar faults, which I ignore. After a brake in my warm garage everything is OK. The Diesel consumtion after my last 9000 kms is 8,0/100 kms. This includes 3000 kms in temperatures below -15 centigrades. Quite fair. Citroen has really upgraded their cars. Hopefully it does not reflect on the after sales price. It is nice to buy an exquisite car at a low price.
Submitted: 02/04/2011 18:09:19
Thue Damgaard, Denmark
Citroen C5 Comfort Diesel automatic 2009
Simply the best car I’ve ever had. Have previously run BMW, VW and Audi and Citroen Xantia V6 weekend and the old Citroen c5 (terrible car with lots of errors). If you must drive on German motorways, high speed, silent and trail safe so the new C5 unique. If there is wind or you simply want to drive more sport-like tapping a mere sports button changes the ride, tightens the chassis up to become hard and less comfort style. The 6-speed automatic gearbox is impressive with its smooth shifts. Material selection and the dash is perfect. If you have learned to use the many options on the dashboard, it is far preferable to the German and Japanese attachments; like going from a PC to a Mac. If compared with Audi A4, BMW 320, Ford Mondeo, VW Passat and Opel Insignia as labels, the C5 is an experienced to match the Audi A6 and BMW 520th. And even these cars can’t in any way match the C5’s silent comfort driving. Now all we can hope is that it will hold its value just as well as competitors.
Submitted: 12/02/2011 09:25:01
Michael Sutter, England
Citroen C5 Tourer 2.2HDI Exclusive 2009
This is an early report. Hopefully things will improve but not a good start. I bought this car 6 weeks ago. It had been registered and then sat in a dealer showroom for nearly a year. Problem 1. Panoramic glass roof developed a crack after 1800 miles. This will be replaced under warranty next week. Citroen apparently ’never heard about this happening before’! Problem 2. Now the Hydractive 3+ suspension has given up after 2500 miles. Fault warning comes up advising faulty suspension and 55mph maximum. The car seems to be sitting on its lowest setting and has to be driven with caution as there appears to be very little damping on the front end. Trying to raise/lower the suspension with the buttons inside the car has no effect. Into the dealer tomorrow for warranty claim number 2. Other comments. How can a car so big be so small inside with hardly any oddment/stowage space etc. Even the glovebox is minute. My Skoda Octavia Estate was smaller outside but seemed much bigger inside. Fuel consumption averaging 37 - was hoping for more as this is based on a fuel friendly run on the A66 / A1 most days. It is a nice comfortable car to drive. I have the swivelling Xenon lights and they are good. Oh yeah. And who designed the steering wheel rim? It is the worst thing I ever held with a hard lip on it - worse that the 1970 Beetle I drove!!! Fully specced this was a £29k car new. I got it at 11 months old but with just 10 miles on the clock for a lot less than that! I thought it was a bargain - but now I am not so sure!!!!! I want to like this car - but so far it does not seem to like me.
Submitted: 03/10/2010 22:24:08
Steve Roome, Nottinghamshire
Citroen C5 2009
Had the c5 now for over a year, i have the 2.litre hdi exclusive hatchback model, looks like a saloon! A lovely drive. Comfortable, handles well. Great suspension, loads of space in the back & very economical. I can recommend this motor.
Submitted: 24/08/2010 07:21:32
Bob Rogers, Australia
Citroen C5 2009
Why do cars always have to be "exciting" to drive? I bought a C5 after I had hired one and fell in love with the joy of motoring! From the arm rests, comfy seats, smooth as silk acceleration, ultra smooth suspension, I love driving it around the suburbs, which is what I do, it is a delight to drive. The golf clubs fit easily into the boot (trunk) and the economy of diesel suits me fine. I’m sticking with it!
Submitted: 17/07/2010 21:09:10
Nicholas Stirling, Powys
Citroen C5 2.0 Exclusive HDI Auto Tourer 2009
Having had 7 XMs over the years I bought this C5 Tourer from a Citroen dealer last December at just under a year old with 20k. It has been brilliant, with a wonderful ride and no problems except for the most surprising design fault ever in a Citroen...The engine is superbly damped, and this model has an acoustic windscreen and acoustic side windows, so it’s whisper quiet, much quieter than my last XM (and that was quiet), that is up to 30mph. Then wow, does the noise kick in! The noise from the tyres at speeds above 40mph is ASTONISHING. In fact I’d call it a roar. The car is the Exclusive model with 18" alloys and Michelin Primacy tyres. Is this a case of design chic over practicality? My XMs had 15" wheels, and while the 18" look good on the C5, the amount of side wall is not great, so presumably this is where the noise originates. The 19" alloy option must be deafening. The issue was referred to on the Daily Mirror site headlined "CITROEN’S SUSPENSION IS RUINED BY FANCY WHEELS". I don’t agree with this: the suspension is still superb, but it’s the noise that’s the problem. Has anyone else experienced this? It’s so extraordinary to come across this problem in what is otherwise a beautifully refined car. Of course I can drown it out with music, but there are times when one just wants to be quiet!! Any advice welcome.
Submitted: 04/03/2010 10:19:03
David Hall, Blaenau Gwent
Citroen C5 estate vtr 1600 2009
After rain fall and going through puddles water comes in the nearside front footwell.
Submitted: 02/03/2010 20:32:21
Martin Bradshaw, Cheshire
Citroen C5 1.8 VTR+ 2009
What a beautiful looking car (compared to ugly BMW,boring Audi and bloated Ford). It is so comfortable you arrive at your destination very relaxed. I us mine mainly used for motorway driving and find it extremely reliable (not like useless BMW). It has completed 6000 mls and not even used any oil. It is not a sportscar and should not be driven like one, driven in a relaxed style it gives me an avg comsumption of 40 mpg. I can definately recommend this car.
Submitted: 23/11/2009 14:21:38
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