May be my next citroen.

bigjl2 · Post by **bigjl2** » 02 Jul 2008, 14:06

Was mooching around a nearby car auction and noted a C5 estate, 2.2hdi, I think it was an SX, but didn't look in the logbook, it is a 2001 51 plate. In met green, few scuffs on bumpers, and a dent on nsf wing(hardly noticable) front discs are nearly new and had a nice set of michelins all round. I don't know if the 2.2hdi is any good, have read about it being expensive to run. The miles are 101k and it has Tax and Mot for a few months. But the reserve is set at £1650, but the auction says they will submit any bid over £1300. I was thinking of offering £1450 to see what kind of reaction I get from the seller. All opinions welcomed. Oh, the interior is beige velour, and it looks like a small dog has been in the boot, but car didn't smell to doggy.

KP · Post by KP » 02 Jul 2008, 14:27

I've heard the early 2.2's had some problems but should have been sorted under warranty IIRC.

I would go for the £1400 offer. you only hve some time to lose really.

Most people will be put off due to the bigger engine size.

id go for it as the 2.2s are good to drive though i cant comment on reliability.

andmcit · Post by **andmcit** » 02 Jul 2008, 14:38

Mileage ripe for a new clutch? Just something to factor in and look for
in the service history or your budget!

Andrew

nick · Post by **nick** » 02 Jul 2008, 19:21

Also budget for possibly having the exhaust particle filter cleaned/replaced and the additive topped up, this system was fitted on the 2.2 but not the 2.0 at that stage. Can be a few hundred £.

The cambelt is due for replacement at 100k if it hasn't been done already.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 02 Jul 2008, 21:01

Is this the one with the dual-mass flywheel . . . which comes unglued?

Is it caught by Ghastly Gordon's retrospective tax charge?

bencowell · Post by **bencowell** » 02 Jul 2008, 21:10

Talking to C5 owners, a lot have already had the clutch replaced well before 100k.

Yes, the 2.2 has a dual mass flywheel.

Yes, the 2.2 has a particulate filter. On Mark 1 cars only the 2.2 had it in the UK. The handbook gives the spec for a 2.0 110 with a filter. The fuel consumption is higher.

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 02 Jul 2008, 21:22

The 2 litre HDi is £120 a year to tax, I can't imagine the 2.2 being any more than one band higher.

nick · Post by **nick** » 02 Jul 2008, 22:03

CO2 is 168 g/km for the 2.2 hatch and 170 for the 2.2 estate (5sp manual box) so that makes them band H under the new system. Road tax will be £175 next year and £180 the year after. Could be worse, the auto version goes up to £270!

lolingram · Post by **lolingram** » 03 Jul 2008, 13:26

Mileage ripe for a new clutch? Just something to factor in and look for
in the service history or your budget!

Andrew

Possibly, but my well used (and loved) Xant HDi estate is still on it's original at 220k.... just changed the spheres for the second time.