2001 Citroen C5 LX review from UK and Ireland
"Big on design, short on quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The backround light for the centre console does not work, the dealer wants to replace the complete display Euro 250 plus labour.
The rear drivers door lock has jammed twice, however it was fixed both times under warranty.
The driver seat has now broken, the seat frame is fixed to seat chassis at four points, these fixings have failed at 2 points., the dealer wants Euro 750 just for the spare part.
General comments?
I chose the c5 mainly for its looks and its economy, it has not failed on any of these points.
However I feel that the build quality is does not match the progressive design. The problems which I have encountered could easily be remedied with stringent quality controls during manufacture.
It just seems a little bit disconcerting that the cost of replacing minor parts after the warranty period are a little excessive. Only last month in Ireland, Citoen have extended the warranty period to two years, perhaps the market needed some reassurance,
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 HDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Primera |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2004 |