hello guys.
i would like to get some info about the citoen C5. im about to buy the 2012 model from a rental company here in israel, and ive been reading a lot about a kind of a big issue/ problem with electricity in the C5 models through the years.
can someone tell me more about it?
thanks in advance
maory
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Re: citroen C5
The C5 from 2008 is a VERY different car to the C5 from before it.. I Personally have not heard much about this model having much electrical issues..
But Im no expert on the newest model. There are a couple of owners on here with them who might be able to help further when they come along
But Im no expert on the newest model. There are a couple of owners on here with them who might be able to help further when they come along
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I know that some people have had problems, but I have owned a 2.0hdi VTR+nav 160 for about 2 years. It has 20000 miles (32000 km) recorded when I bought it, now it has 45000 miles, 72000 km). I have had a standard service and bought new tyres. Apart from that, not one problem. It is a little awkward and big in the city, but brilliant for those days when you have many people and many miles to travel. 5 people, roof box, ski equipment, 700 miles in one day and everybody happy. I often have to travel 5 or 6 hours in a day to visit clients, great for that.
Enjoy it, try not to worry too much. There are probably more good ones than bad ones!
Enjoy it, try not to worry too much. There are probably more good ones than bad ones!
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That's about £30 000 
Much more like an Australian price for the C5.
The 1.6 petrol, as they offer, is not specially economical on fuel due to the car's weight. But - electricals - you most likely won't have the English problems of damp and corrosion to cause trouble. Maybe just the tyre pressure monitors!
Much more like an Australian price for the C5. The 1.6 petrol, as they offer, is not specially economical on fuel due to the car's weight. But - electricals - you most likely won't have the English problems of damp and corrosion to cause trouble. Maybe just the tyre pressure monitors!