Struggling to source part

[Havo]

Hello everyone,
I have a 2.0 diesel, 2015 DS 5, with a shot outer CV joint on the driver side front. I have tried numerous places trying to get a CV joint with absolutely no luck.. why is it so hard to source one?
I managed to order one using my reg plate but it’s the wrong size (euro car parts).
Can anyone recommend anywhere I can purchase one?

[mickthemaverick]

I would suggest you try Autodoc, while not being the fastest to deliver as far as I am aware they usually get it right!

[PaulC5]

Did you try a Citroen dealer ?

[Paul-R]

Some vehicles have drive shafts with integral CV joints. These can't be replaced separately and the whole drive shaft has to be replaced.

[RichardW]

How about J AND R CV Joints

I know they seem suspiciously cheap, but I put one one on my 307 and it was OK. And anyway at that price if it only lasts 30k who cares?

[Havo]

How about J AND R CV Joints

I know they seem suspiciously cheap, but I put one one on my 307 and it was OK. And anyway at that price if it only lasts 30k who cares?

I tried J and R, they just told me to look online, which showed they don’t stock them. I messaged them back and they were quite blunt.

[Havo]

Did you try a Citroen dealer ?

I did 2 days ago, I’m still waiting for a reply.. but expecting around £500 from them so probably not an option

[Havo]

I would suggest you try Autodoc, while not being the fastest to deliver as far as I am aware they usually get it right!

Thanks, I will give these a try. I appreciate it.

[Steve Walsh]

I use Autodoc France a lot and parts are usually right but delivery times terrible. Last ordered Monday 25th, Just had email from courier with delivery due tomorrow the 4th.

[PaulC5]

I have used Autodoc a couple of times for exhaust repair brackets for the Cactus and delivery was around 1 week since they are based in Germany despite having a .uk website. Last one was a couple of weeks ago and they used Evri for the delivery.

[wurlycorner]

Yep, always expect at least a week for delivery from AUTODOC.
I would have suggested J and R driveshafts as well - have had a couple of shafts from them and both good quality.
If they don’t stock just the CV joint, check the price for a whole shaft, you might be surprised at how affordable?

[Havo]

So, a little update..
Auto doc stock a different variant to what I need. Diameter of my cv body is around 95mm and they only stock one that is 110mm and 5 mm shorter.
J & R don’t stock my variant at all.
The Citroen main dealer (fish brothers) didn’t get back to me. I will try them again today.
Have I got a prototype DS5 ! It shouldn’t be this difficult to source a part surely

[wheeler]

What is your VIN or reg?

[Djandree]

try here for Part number https://www.catcar.info/citroen/?lang=en

[wurlycorner]

So, a little update..
Auto doc stock a different variant to what I need. Diameter of my cv body is around 95mm and they only stock one that is 110mm and 5 mm shorter.
J & R don’t stock my variant at all.
The Citroen main dealer (fish brothers) didn’t get back to me. I will try them again today.
Have I got a prototype DS5 ! It shouldn’t be this difficult to source a part surely

Agreed, that's very odd!
If your local dealer isn't helping you with parts, you could call one of the Stellantis & You (I hate that ridiculous name...) central parts hubs.
https://www.stellantisandyou.co.uk/parts/distrigo-hubs
That's who I have to ring, ever since the local Citroen/Peugeot dealers completely did away with any parts department (or even local parts stock!).