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Citroen C5 Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Citroen C5 was new… (Apr 3 2001)  CITROEN makes no bones about it - its new C5 is aimed directly at the fleet market. But that's not to say it will have no appeal to the private buyer. Admittedly, its not one of ... Citroen C5 Review
C5 great for the ride (2012 Feb)
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ALL three models of the Citroen C5 have the most marvellous ride that’s not only the best in class but better than most executive cars two brackets above.In fact this big Citroen’s amazing fluidity over the worst of surfaces is an absolute revelation... C5 great for the ride
C5 is just so refined (2008 Dec)
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I CONTINUE to be hugely impressed by the Citroen C5, which is one of the quietest and most refined large cars on the market.The Ford Mondeo has better steering and is itself a fabulous piece of machinery but the C5 is just that bit better in many are... C5 is just so refined
C5 offers smoothest of rides (2008 Aug)
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APART from a slight side-to-side rocking motion on some surfaces, the Citroen C5 has the best ride in its class - and even the one above.Only one car comes close, the BMW 3-Series without sports suspension, but even it can't match the Citroen's amazi... C5 offers smoothest of rides
Citroen C5 1.6 HDi VTR+ (2008 Aug)
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THE Citroen designers have certainly provided the C5 saloon with the necessary looks to catch the attention of interested bystanders, its long, sleek body, neatly sculpted lines and high flowing waistline help to provide a true sense of status.Large ... Citroen C5 1.6 HDi VTR+
Citroen challenges rivals with new C5 (2008 Mar)
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There's no doubt about it - the latest incarnation of the Citroen C5 has its fair share of features that you won't find in most of the rivals.The Mondeo-challenger boasts acoustic laminated glass, directional headlights and self-levelling suspension.... Citroen challenges rivals with new C5
Citroen C5 1.6 HDi VTR (2006 May)
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ACCORDING to road safety experts, driver fatigue is a major factor in 25 per cent of serious or fatal accidents.Drowsiness is dicing with death and staying fresh behind the wheel is the responsibility of the driver - for the sake of all road users.St... Citroen C5 1.6 HDi VTR
Citroen C5 2.2 HDi Exclusive Estate (2006 Nov)
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AS far as large family estate cars go, they don’t come much cheaper than Citroen’s C5.This is not because it has an especially low list price but rather that the price you actually pay is so heavily discounted.Even better still is to lo... Citroen C5 2.2 HDi Exclusive Estate
Citroen C5 VTR 2.2 HDI Estate (2003 Nov)
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TODAY'S estate cars are most definitely the movers and not the shakers.Gone are the days when a journey in the station wagon version of a comfortable saloon had you heading for the local dentist to put right those fillings loosened by the suspension ... Citroen C5 VTR 2.2 HDI Estate
Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Estate (2006 Jul)
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FOR once in several months I had no long-distance motorway hauls to contemplate, which I suppose in some way was a blessing.But if I had been scheduled to pile on the miles I would have been well served by the superb Citroen C5 Estate.It is a real lo... Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Estate
Citroen C5 Tourer 2.2 HDi Exclusive (2009 Aug)
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BACK in the mid-1990s there was a school of thought which envisaged the good old estate car coming to the end of its days as the standard practical transporter of families and their stuff.This was the era which ushered in those harbingers of the Mult... Citroen C5 Tourer 2.2 HDi Exclusive
Citroen C5 2.2 HDi Exclusive (2009 May)
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THERE was a time when the sometimes outrageous designs of Citroen cars made them stand out from the crowd but sadly not always for the right reasons.Nowadays though, the designs are far more conservative but still have plenty of distinctive character... Citroen C5 2.2 HDi Exclusive
Citroen C5 2.0 HDI Exclusive Estate (2005 Aug)
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IF you had to make a case for the estate car in today's extensive line-up of road cars with cleverly versatile interiors, then the relationship between capacity and flexibility would top the list.The emergence of the MPV has been largely responsible ... Citroen C5 2.0 HDI Exclusive Estate
Citroen C5 1.8i Design (2005 Dec)
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FEW cars offer new buyers better value for money than a large Citroen but there is a sting.The official list prices are low enough anyway and discounts are legendary so it is possible to get as much as £3,500 off the actual transaction price of a £16... Citroen C5 1.8i Design
Citroen C5 1.6 HDI VTR (2005 Jun)
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IT is now four years since the C5 hatchback took over the reins from the ageing Citroen Xantia in the upper medium family car/repmobile range.Although its flying wedge shape was never likely to set Leonardo da Vinci spinning round in his final restin... Citroen C5 1.6 HDI VTR

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Citroen turns techno with C5 (2012 Jul)
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CITROEN has turned techno with a blend of upmarket kit and fresh styling for its C5 saloon and Tourer models.Since their launch in 2008, the C5 pair have together sold more 400,000 cars worldwide – and now the emphasis is on more elegance plus an eve... Citroen turns techno with C5
Citroen C5 does it MyWay (2009 Jul)
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CITROEN has added a sophisticated navigation system to its C5 family model, which becomes the C5 VTR+NAV and costs from £18,795.It is the French firm's fully integrated MyWay navigation system with a seven-inch colour screen, European mapping, voice ... Citroen C5 does it MyWay
Citroen at large on style (2012 Aug)
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CITROEN has gone big with the C5 to introduce new technologies and styling consistent with the brand’s new look imageSince its launch in 2008, the C5 Saloon and Tourer have together sold more than 400,000 models worldwide and now the delightful duo, ... Citroen at large on style
Tourer takes Hyundai to new level (2011 Jun)
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IN the past few years Hyundai has gone from the maker of cheap and cheerful motors to offering stylish and high quality products.And the Korean company’s latest offering, the sleekly styled i40 Tourer, on sale in September, can only take the brand up... Tourer takes Hyundai to new level
Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo? (2009 May)
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Hi there, I am looking to buy either a Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Can you tell me the difference and the different models, I am confused as to whether to go for 1.6 or 2.0 litre engines. I've been told to go for 90bhp. Thanks Peugeot Partner or Citroen Berlingo?

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Used Citroen C5 Fault Guide

Before you buy a used Citroen C5 you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the Citroen C5 that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the Citroen C5 everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the Citroen C5 suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the Citroen C5.

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