C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

This is the Forum for all your Citroen Technical Questions, Problems or Advice.

Moderator: RichardW

Post Reply
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

Thinking of buying from a private seller. Last MOT earlier this year mentions light misting at passengers side front suspension. It has the hydractive III suspension so not sure what to make as if I saw that sort of leak on a conventional absorber I would most likely replace it. Was quoted £190+VAT only for the part from Citroen plus around £150 for fitting.
How can I tell if it really needs replacing?

Many thanks
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Peter.N.
Moderating Team
Posts: 11563
Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
Location: Charmouth,Dorset
My Cars: Currently:

C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red

In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars.
x 1199

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Peter.N. »

Unless its leaking substantially I wouldn't worry about it, if it is it will fail the MOT anyway. You should be able to get a good secondhand one for not too much money.

Peter
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

Attached a photo after some cleaning. Will check again after a couple of days to see what it looks like. How can I tell if it is significant or not? Will I be able to feel anything while driving?


Trying to make the photo smaller but seems to revert to full size everytime!

Image
Last edited by osx on 08 Jun 2013, 23:06, edited 1 time in total.
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Peter.N.
Moderating Team
Posts: 11563
Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
Location: Charmouth,Dorset
My Cars: Currently:

C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red

In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars.
x 1199

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Peter.N. »

It won't make any difference to the drive, the main problem would be loss of fluid but it will look quite wet if that is happening.

Peter
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

Thanks Peter. If the only problem is replacing some fluid once in a while then I will probably just leave it and clean it before MOT. The only other thing is that one of the bushes on the same side needs replacing and if it means taking the whole suspension apart I might as well replace the strut. Where can I find a second hand one?


Image

Think the bush that needs replacing is the one in the dark circle
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Peter.N.
Moderating Team
Posts: 11563
Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
Location: Charmouth,Dorset
My Cars: Currently:

C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red

In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars.
x 1199

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Peter.N. »

If you don't have any scrap yards near you have a look on ebay for C5s being broken, usually under 'spares or repair'

Peter

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-C5-Mk ... 3a7a6655ab" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

This is not the part. Hydractive means no springs ;-)
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Peter.N.
Moderating Team
Posts: 11563
Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
Location: Charmouth,Dorset
My Cars: Currently:

C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red

In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars.
x 1199

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Peter.N. »

Sorry, another senior moment :oops: My brain sometimes becomes detached from the rest of my body :?

Peter
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

Can't seem to find any used parts anywhere. All quotes I received were for non-Hydractive struts
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

Does anybody know how difficult is it to replace that bush?
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Xantippa
Posts: 490
Joined: 05 Feb 2012, 15:51
Location: Finland
My Cars: Now:
C5 X7 HDi 240 Exclusive Tourer
ZOE 22kwh Intense
Before:
C4 1,6 Coupe Automatic
C5 X7 HDi136 Exclusive Sedan A
Xantia HDi110 Berline
Xantia 1,8SX Berline
x 28

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Xantippa »

I got struts replaced on mine under warranty. They were leaking, and another one also made some noise. It seems that there´s extended 5 years warranty for front struts, if car is driven under 200000 km, and is manufactured on right date. Go and ask local Citroen dealer weather your car is entitled for the warranty or not. There´s not very much time for these -08 models... :wink:

If warranty doesn´t cover, here´s some cheap struts: http://www.accessoires-citroen-lorient. ... g=1&p=2186" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
osx
(Donor 2022)
Posts: 761
Joined: 08 Jun 2013, 20:09
Location: Oxford
Lexia Available: Yes
My Cars: GSA X
BX 1.6
C5 X7 Auto
C5 X7x2 Manual
x 15

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by osx »

5 years will be next month so need to be quick! My impression however was that the warranty was for 3 years or 120k miles and 5 years only if extended warranty is purchased.
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Auto
C5 X7 Exclusive 2.0 HDi Manual
Hell Razor5543
Donor 2023
Posts: 13727
Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
Location: Reading
My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
x 2993

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by Hell Razor5543 »

Sometimes, when a design flaw crops up, manufacturers extend the guarantee. I have an Xbox 360. About 2 years after I got it, it did the "Red Ring of Death" (NO it is not the after effects of a curry!). I found out that Microsoft had (for this fault) extended the guarantee from 1 to 3 years. I got it sorted, free shipping, and they replaced the motherboard and DVD drive.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR

C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
dfinglide
New User
Posts: 2
Joined: 15 Jun 2013, 07:17
Location:
My Cars:

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by dfinglide »

Might be a cracked fluid return line,it runs from the bottom of the strut up to a steel pipe on the inner guard. Jacked up my C5 to do an oil change, rubber hose snapped and fluid all over the garage floor, @ $25aud/litre, NOT happy !!
citronut
Posts: 10937
Joined: 29 Apr 2005, 00:46
Location: United Kingdom east sussex
My Cars:
x 92

Re: C5 08 exclusive front suspension misting

Post by citronut »

were are you located

try this company for used parts as they are cit/pug dismantlers

http://www.pcr767676.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards, malcolm.

current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
Post Reply