Citroen C5

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About the C5
Available as a hybrid with a range of up to 31 miles on the electric engine, this SUV from Citroen is claimed to be the most spacious and flexible in its class. There are three individual rear seats which can each slide and fold down, and are incline-adjustable. This means that the boot capacity can be up to a whopping 720 litres... beat that for size!!
C5 Problems By Model Year
C5 Latest Problems
Wiper fault

Passenger wiper has stopped working, it’ll try and go but shudders only. Drivers side is fine, is see this problem has been archived any advice welcome.

2008 2.0 diesel Exclusive
Posted: Nov 21, 2023
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Lights

Ignition off lights randomly turn on and flatten the battery, bsi has been reset and replaced..

2009 2.0 hdi manual
Posted: Nov 19, 2023
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Sudden stall ans some time before can restart

Sudden loss of power from engine driving along at 55mphEngine restarts after a while.Subsequent diagnostic check could find no fault.Keeps happening unpredictably.

2009 2.0HDI
Posted: Sep 21, 2023
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Drive battery will not charge

drive battery will not charge

2022 chargeable hybrid
Posted: Jun 21, 2023
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ESP keeps cutting in

ESP keeps triggering on roundabouts. Since new rack fitted. Has had 4wheel alignment and steering sensors fitted but still the same

2009 2.0 diesel
Posted: Feb 26, 2023
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Citroen C5 Owner Reviews
8/ 10

Tom Jobling, Victoria/Australia

My 2007 C5 (Hdi-2Ltr twinturbo Diesel) has 48 thou Km on the clock. An excellent vehicle purchased new and loved by the family. Problems-we have some. Electrics seem to be a bit tempremental and the reversing lights simply do not work ($2500 Au. to replace the chasis computer). Towing and general usage make the C5 (Diesel) stand out. I have owned many different vehicles over the years but the C5 is superior to all (including two other 'top of range' vehicles). Complaints? Yes- Citroen is very slow to accept responsibilty for warranty claims and in Australia it can take up to four months to get a response. The dealership I have is first class and responsive to any concerns. This helps a lot with the vehicle.

Name: Tom Jobling
Location: Victoria/Australia

8/ 10

tanyrallt

2004 vintage 2-litre HDi 110 hp VTR extremely capable and useful vehicle and a joy to drive, particularly compared to its Xantia 1.9 TD predecessor. Internal trim a little spartan but this does not affect comfort in use. I have used car on 8 trips to S. central France as well as many in UK, and its ease when heavily loaded is very welcome. Although the engine has now been superseded by the 1.6 110 hp with even better emission figures, I have still averaged better than 47 mpg on long trips loaded to the gunwales - sometimes well in excess of the rated load. The factors which deny it a 10/10 score are (i) the rear brake calipers exhibit the same design shortcomings as those on the Xantia, needing creative work to straighten them out after 3 years, (ii) the vulnerability of the electrics to seriously wet conditions - like N.Europe - and (iii) the rate at which it wears front tyres. It would not be fair however to blame this car for the points on my licence.

10/ 10

Anonymous Review

Have owned C5 2.2HDi SX Estate for 7 years now purchased new. The most comfortable and reliable car I have ever owned. An absolute pleasure to drive especially with the Hydroactive suspension. Although this model is now a little dated in its style (2002) but the new versions are even nicer.
I am a true Citroen fan (and my wife has the Citroen C-Crosser) which I do get to drive occasionally. Citroen are not only up there with the rest but up there with the best !

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C5 Recalls Issued Per Year
Latest Citroen C5 Recalls

Engine may overheat

Recalled on 13th of February, 2018

Affects builds between Dec 1, 2014 and Apr 8, 2015

Starter supply wire may chafe

Recalled on 6th of July, 2017

Affects builds between May 15, 2013 and Apr 2, 2017

Airbag may incorrectly deploy

Recalled on 20th of July, 2016

Affects builds between Apr 26, 2016 and May 2, 2016

Fuel may leak

Recalled on 8th of December, 2015

Affects builds between Sep 1, 2012 and Jan 2, 2014

Fuel may leak onto engine

Recalled on 27th of September, 2013

Affects builds between Jun 13, 2012 and May 22, 2013

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