2001 Citroen C5 LX review from UK and Ireland
"A very comfortable to drive, but unreliable with poor service from the dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A rattling and knocking noise from the rear of the vehicle.
A faulty temperature gauge.
Remote central locking system failed.
The alarm system drew excessive current resulting in a flat battery.
Flashing indicators for alarm arming or disarming works only intermittently.
General comments?
Perhaps I could bear all these faults if the dealer knew how to fix them. The dealer seems to lack technical knowledge of the vehicle. The rattling or knocking noise is a general problem with the C5. Citroen now say they can fix the problem however communication between Citroen and the dealer is poor. The mechanics in the Citroen dealership are poorly trained fitters rather than mechanics. I have dealt with two different dealerships and have had similar problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 HDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2002 |