Used Citroën C5 Estate 2001 - 2008 review
Category: Estate car
Section: Ownership cost

Used Citroën C5 Estate 2001 - 2008 review
Ownership cost
What used Citroën C5 estate will I get for my budget?
How much does it cost to run a Citroën C5 estate?
The C5 loses value rapidly from new, making the C5 potentially a bargain by its second or third birthday. However, it has the potential to put a big dent in your bank balance as it gets older.
Reliability is poor and the C5 also needs a suspension overhaul after five years. Main-dealer prices for servicing are competitive, but it's doubtful whether switching to a back-street garage to save money would be as wise as if you owned a Ford or Vauxhall - spares aren't dear, but the complex electrics and suspension could jack up repair costs.