Citroen C5 2.0 HDi SX Hatch Reviews

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Average Ratings for Citroen C5 2.0 HDi SX Hatch

  • Performance3.9 stars
  • Practicality4.6 stars
  • Reliability3.9 stars
  • Value for Money3.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.6 stars
  • Overall Rating3.6 stars

8 Reviews For Citroen C5 2.0 HDi SX Hatch

  • Guest 27th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    I purchased my C5 when it was 4 years old, it was in immaculate condition and just over 50000 miles on the clock.
    I have to say, i have had many cars in my time, but this has to be the most pleasurable to drive, but when it developes a fault it can be costly.
    I suppose mine is now at an age when faults become common, but never realised just how expensive it can be to get a c5 repaired. Recently my alternator siezed and cost me £370 to have replaced. Then my clutch started to slip, and because my model has apparantly got a duel fly wheel ( what ever that means ) it was more expensive than other models, £603 to be exact. I feel now that the car is becoming less ecconimical to keep, and may have to be replaced. Would i get another C5, well i would have to think long and hard about it. I would rate this car as the best i haev ever driven but at the same time, one of the most expensive to maintain.

  • christopheru2 27th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Ours is a 02 Citroen C5 2.0 HDI SX, bought new still immaculate, can't get my wife to part with it, mind you after driving austin rovers most of her life, I cant blame her. Apart from the handbrake freezing on in 2003, servicing, brake pads, tyres and wiper blades are the only items that have been the only costs.

  • mastechltd Rank: Corporal 26th Oct 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Car under review - C5 HDI 90 LX Estate - 2001 (51 plate). For a car that has had motorway mileage for about 110K of its 112K miles, I would not expect it to be on its 3rd clutch! Sounds like a design fault to me! Note - I usually make clutches last over 150K miles!!! and I don't tow the QE2 either! Very difficult without a tow bar! By the way, clutch and flywheel replacements come in at a whopping £650. ouch!! Seems to be a common fault, but the dealers still won't cough up and pay, or is ...

  • rickhough Rank: Corporal 28th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have been watching and waiting for HDi SX Citroen C5's to drop to the £3000 mark and my 01 plate car (2001) cost me a shade over that on Ebay. It had done 97k miles and this was August 2005.

    I know Citroens inside out and have run them (11 in all) since 1991 including BX (4), ZX(1), Xantias (5) and now the C5. Prior to that I had 40 cars from Land Rovers to MGs and I have always worked on my own cars, including nut and bolt rebuilds of classics. I currently own two Xantias (a 1995 - 2 ...

  • nichops 11th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Just done 8400km of touring around Australia with an average fuel consumption of 6,1L/100km (including 8.0L/100km @ 150km/hr up the Stuart Highway to Darwin).

    Good balance and stability on rough bush roads, and smooth as silk on the highway. No problems of any kind with the car. Very comfortable - good support over very long distances. Rear area great for travelling with lots of luggage and camping gear. Headlights good, but should be Xenon for outback driving. Adjustable suspension was a ...

  • Terry001 Rank: Sergeant 28th Jan 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    After a bad start with my Citroen C5 2.0 HDi SX Hatch Family Car in 2002, due entirely to the incompetence of the main dealer, the car has proved 100% reliable, and I get about 48 mpg. It's a bit dull to look at, but that has it's benefits - people are much less inclined to brand you as a flash so-and-so and let you out at busy junctions etc. It's not particulary fast or indeed outstanding in any way, but it was a hell of a lot cheaper than the equivalent Mondeo - you can sqeeze Citroen dealers ...

  • Ward Rank: Lance Corporal 8th Feb 2004

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The Citroen C5 2.0 HDI sx hatch is the worst car I've ever owned for faults. To have constant oil leaks for almost a year on a car of this ilk is just rediculous. The pulling to left gets worse as you get faster and is very tiring on a long journey. What's even worse is that I've had to put up with the leaks, pulling left and shakes for almost a year, as my Citroen dealer seems unable to fix them. Duff car and duff support. Hate to think what how I will fare when the warranty runs out. Save your ...

  • Smithy. Rank: Lance Corporal 9th Jul 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Citroen C5 is an excellent car even after 40000 miles.Best ever car I've had for towing. Just completed a 3,300 trip through Europe and averaged 29mpg with the van on. Usually gets 42mpg average on mixed driving city/motorway.This is and early version April 2001 and was subject to a few updates. Nothing terribly serious. Some noises from the back but I only experienced that for about 3000 miles then it went quiet. Even better since the updates and all covered by the three year Thinking of tr ...