2001 Citroen C5 SX review from UK and Ireland
"One to avoid for a few years until problems are sorted"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel Unit. The fuel unit reported that there was fuel in the tank - when there was not. It was replaced after the car has done 70 miles from new.
Air Conditioning. The air con exploded whilst under load. I waited 14 weeks for a replacement valve. the car was still under 1 month old.
Suspension. I detected knocks and rattles from the rear of the car. The dealer replaced the rear spheres and added weights to the back of the car. The dealer however fitted faulty spheres and two weeks after the first replacement another set were fitted.
Steering. Steering column was replaced due to connection fault.
Electrics. The new Citroen multiplexor system failed. This resulted in the radio playing by itself. the CD player doing its own thing - and the trip computer reporting I was getting 9999 mpg.
Indicators. Unit failed to cancel after cornering.
Towbar. Dealer fitted towbar came loose whilst I was towing.
Headlights. Dim and flicker at night.
General comments?
The overall concept of this car is good. Performance is nice - just let down by poor reliability.
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| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 HDi Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2002 |