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CITROEN C5 Estate road tests and consumer car reviews

The beautiful Citroën C5 Estate is the large family car with distinctive style and personality. Available in hatchback and estate versions, it combines style, interior space and performance to give you that unique Citroën driving pleasure.

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Number of reviews: 9

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Malcolm Grant, France

Citroen C5 Estate estate hdi auto 2004

had a C5 2Ltr tdi estate for four years, it was always a very comfortable motorway cruiser when commuting between France and the UK. My wife never managed to fill the car up as far as luggage is concerned, which says a lot for it’s load lugging ability. Fuel consumption was about 40 MPG over about 80000 Ks. Reliability was another matter with four major problems over a four year period, a catasrophic failure of the main computer, repaired under guarantee, an auto gear box fault costing £400 and two failures of the hydraulic system within a month costing over £1000. They call it a Citroen, I think citron (lemon) is more appropriate for the one I had!!

Submitted: 01/03/2010 10:03:14 | ID: 4744

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Chris Keane, England

Citroen C5 Estate diesel 2,2 estate 2002

This car is the worst, un-repairable heap of junk ever built. I have built my own cars, owned hundreds, including Jags and never ever had to put a car into a main rip off dealer until this one. The car went in for computer analysis as the electrics are totally unreliable and it is extremely difficult to work on; purposely made that way. The addition of eloi fluid for so called ’reduction of emissions’ is a joke, an expensive one. It has a terrible reputation amongst knowledgeable members of the motor trade and I will do everything in my power to put people off buying this technical mechanical un-repairable nightmare. All manufacturers working to prevent home maintenance, any car after 1999 when anti-pollution components were added, is a computerised problem waiting to happen. CO2 is no threat and global warming is a total scare mongering scam.

Submitted: 08/11/2009 15:08:12 | ID: 3842

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Robert, Scotland

Citroen C5 Estate 2009

Looks good. Okay to drive. Lacks driver storage space - ie inside doors, cup-holder etc. Bluetooth microphone quality is very very poor. Sat Nav is poor - must be about cheapest out there!

Submitted: 29/09/2009 11:16:57 | ID: 3637

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Simon Brown, Yorkshire

Citroen C5 Estate 2.0HDI VTR+ 2008

I chose this car primarily for the lease price, the spec is great, but I was hesitant beccause of Citroen’s quality reputation. Glad to say I made a good decision. This really is a fine car. Very comfortable, very quiet and very well equipped. 20,000 miles so far and not a glitch - honest! A few niggles but you learn to live with, storage in cabin is poor & rear tyres worn out at 16,000 miles - front still going at 20,000. Expensive rubber too. Averages 45 - 47 mpg. 20,000 service interval is good too and 1st service £270. Coming from an A4 and Mazda6 you will not be dissapointed with the C5.

Submitted: 04/09/2009 14:39:13 | ID: 3515

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David Hall, Blaenau Gwent

Citroen C5 Estate vtr 2008

When driving through 2 inches of rain the near side leaks water into the passenger foot well.

Submitted: 02/09/2009 13:54:24 | ID: 3503

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Edward, Cardiff

Citroen C5 Estate 2.0 HDi VTR+ 2009

It took me a long time to make up my mind and after I ordered it. I asked myself what on earth was I doing with a Citroen. When the car arrived I was pleasantly surprised. It had sleek lines and, apart from the front, it looked more like a BMW than a Citroen. What’s more the build quality was also BMW standard. The extras that came with it were excellent, air conditioning that adjusts to either side of the car, a really excellent Sat Nav, Bluetooth that automatically recognises my phone everytime I get into the car, a rechargeable torch in the boot etc etc... The drive is outstanding and the fuel economy is up to the 57mpg claimed, provided you don’t put your foot down. The more I drive this car, and the more I look at it, the more I like it. These cars are excellent in their own right and outstanding value for money. If you are hesitating, don’t, I am sure you won’t be disappointed!

Submitted: 23/07/2009 09:03:46 | ID: 3300

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Mike, Yorkshire

Citroen C5 Estate 2.0 VTR Diesel 2008

Citroen have had such a poor reputation in the past it’s hard to believe these new C models are made by the same manufacturer. My wife runs a C1 and loves it but this C5 is something else. My previous car was a 2006 Passat but this new C5 tourer beats it in every way possible. Firstly it look beautiful from every angle, it’s a chunky squat design very Germanic, but somehow looks elegant and sporty. On the road it performs beautifully plenty of power, very very smooth engine and cruises very quietly, economy is around 45 mpg. But the most impressive feature is the build quality it’s outstanding for a car in this price range. Now I used to like my Passat but looking back I would rate it as 6.5 out of 10 this C5 would rate about 8.5, maybe 9 it’s that good.

Submitted: 21/01/2009 09:05:44 | ID: 2411

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Barrie Pestell, Lancashire

Citroen C5 Estate 2.2 HDI Auto Exclusive 2005

Whilst not the estate version I have an interesting point/problem with the C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive Auto. For 2 years Citroen have been trying to fix a problem when the car is started from cold predominately in the winter. After starting the engine and selecting either drive or reverse, pressing on the accelerator the car fails to move or moves very, very slowly. This can be very dangerous at road junctions if the car is not responding fully. In the summer or warm mornings the problem seems to go on holiday until about November. Citroen UK have now given up and said the do not know what the problem is and they cannot fix it..............WHAT A STATEMENT. I am starting rejection procedures after giving them chance after chance to fix it. It is a funny old world but the new flag ship C5 2.2 HDi is not available as an automatic!! Wonder why?? If there are any other sufferers with the same problem I would like to hear from you. Contact me on BarrieP1@hotmail.com. Regards Barrie Pestell Please note if you sit in the car and wait about 45 seconds the car responds fairly well most of the day.

Submitted: 13/05/2008 09:31:20 | ID: 1451

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Russell Godding, Lancashire

Citroen C5 Estate 20ltr hdi 6 speed manual 2005

Clutch problems, 2 new clutches fitted one at 9000 miles the other at 22000. Citroen know there is a problem and they are now fitting heavier clutch plates. I have got mine done on the warranty but the local dealer and Citroen have not been very helpful until I threatened legal action and they soon had change of attitude! The rest of the car is very good and just out of warranty; parking sensor gone costing £75.00 to replace fitted. I hope thats it now 24000 on clock and running well.

Submitted: 17/03/2008 10:12:15 | ID: 1153

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