Citroen C5

Manufacturer
Citroen

Model
C5

Segment/Specs
Family

Good price for a huge car.

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Performance

2.0-litre Hdi diesel engine has plenty of pull and is frugal.

Driving

Hydractive gas suspension will iron out a lot of the bumps in the road, but it's a big car and often feels like it.

Feel

Well-insulated cabin.

Price

Big discounts may be offered, but they'll need to be to offset poor resale values.

Quality

Stories of poor reliability dog the C5.

Safety

Loads of safety kit make for a 5-star NCAP rating.

Space

Huge: 563 litres in the boot, going up to over 1,600 with stowed rear seating.

Equipment

Rain-sensing wipers, tyre-pressure sensor and collision-detection as standard.

Alternatives

Mazda 6, Vauxhall Vectra

Pros

Huge, cheap, good diesel engines.

Cons

Quality is dubious, as are residuals.

Pretty average

by Timothy (Cardiff) - 21/12/2005 14:31:10

I quite like the Citroen C5, but it just feels a bit basic until you start looking at the more expensive models with all the extras.

fantastic cars for the money

by Dave Lloyd (Renfrewshire) - 22/11/2007 17:32:09

I´ve had a C5 diesel estate since new in 2003 and it´s never given me any trouble at all. I´ve heard a lot of murmurs about reliability but I can honestly say it´s the most reliable car I´ve ever had - and cheap to run and insure too. Add excellent long-distance performance and easy driving to the mix, plus tons of space and refined equipment, and in spite of the quirkiness it´s a clear winner.