Hi all,
My names David and I'm from Newcastle-Upon Tyne, England, although currently living "down south" in Durham..
I have just bought a Nov 2002 (52) Citroen C5 2.2 HDi SX Auto Saloon, in boring silver. Luckily the rest of this quirky car is far from boring!
I did my research regarding FAP/DPF issues, and the car I have bought had the Eolys fluid replaced 12 months ago, along with a brand new FAP. It is driving fantastically and displaying no "anti-poluttion" or "Diesel Additive Low" type errors.
Despite this, I will 100% be getting the FAP removed and mapped out. I was thinking of using a place called Energy Tuning UK, who are 30 miles from me, in Ashington, Northumberland. (http://www.energy-tuning.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)..... just wondering if anyone has used these?
I paid a paltry £575 for the car, taxed and tested and with a huge service history. As well as the recent FAP / Eolys, it had all calipers, discs and pads replace (£650 bill) in April of this year.
It does only have a short MOT at present but I'm confident it will go through with little if any work, in October.
I'll post up some pics soon.
Great to be hear - good forum! (I've had a poke around already).
Cheers,
David (Longyear)
New Mk1 C5 owner from North East England
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New Mk1 C5 owner from North East England
David.
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Re: New Mk1 C5 owner from North East England
Welcome to the forum David
Whilst I'm not familiar with the FAP issues I do know this subject has been discussed at length on here and it might be a good idea to get in touch with Monkeyfeet who has had some considerable experience in this area...
I trust all goes well at MOT Time...
Whilst I'm not familiar with the FAP issues I do know this subject has been discussed at length on here and it might be a good idea to get in touch with Monkeyfeet who has had some considerable experience in this area...
I trust all goes well at MOT Time...
Jim
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
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Re: New Mk1 C5 owner from North East England
Thanks Jim, I certainly hope so.
If I get this car through the MOT for less than £100 (one borderline tyre is the only area I can find that, that may need cost for the MOT), I will count this beautiful car as the best bargain ever.
Still can't get over how good the ride comfort is.
Love the auto / tiptronic box too - could do with a touch more power from the HDi, but nice smooth delivery.
If I get this car through the MOT for less than £100 (one borderline tyre is the only area I can find that, that may need cost for the MOT), I will count this beautiful car as the best bargain ever.
Still can't get over how good the ride comfort is.
Love the auto / tiptronic box too - could do with a touch more power from the HDi, but nice smooth delivery.
David.
(15) Citroen C1 1.0i 12v Feel
(05) Citroen C2 VTS
(15) Citroen C1 1.0i 12v Feel
(05) Citroen C2 VTS
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Re: New Mk1 C5 owner from North East England
Hello welcome to the french car forum.