C5 2.2HDi VTX 2007

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Andy F
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C5 2.2HDi VTX 2007

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Hi All,

A C5 hatch has come up for sale just around the corner and I am interested, but I know very little about the 2.2 173bhp engine. I have owned C5s before so know about their foibles (trailing arm bearings, climate control misbehaving etc) but this engine is new to me.

Is the later 2.2 HDi more reliable than the early version? This is a 2007 so the bi turbo version.
It's also an automatic, again its a later 6 speed box, (Aisin?) are these more reliable than previous 'boxes? and are they any good?

Has anyone got one of these? What sort of mpg do you achieve? Is it noticeably faster than a 2.0HDi?

I am really tempted, it's only got a 63000 miles on it but it has had 4 owners, too many?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
1999 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 Estate
2001 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 LX
1999 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi 90
1983 T25 VW camper
1994 Mini 1275 35th Anniversary Edition - sold
2007 C8 2.0 HDi 136 Exclusive - sold
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1987 11RE
1987 11TRE
1995 Dimension
Andy F
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Re: C5 2.2HDi VTX 2007

Post by Andy F »

I've arrange to go and see the C5 at weekend, so giving this a bump to see if anyone has any advice.

Particularly regarding the auto box (6 speed) and the later 2.2 HDi 173hp engine. This would be my first automatic, hence the uncertainty

Thanks,

Andy
1999 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 Estate
2001 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 LX
1999 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi 90
1983 T25 VW camper
1994 Mini 1275 35th Anniversary Edition - sold
2007 C8 2.0 HDi 136 Exclusive - sold
Previous AXs
1987 11RE
1987 11TRE
1995 Dimension
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Re: C5 2.2HDi VTX 2007

Post by EDC5 »

If it is the Aisin gearbox then it's widely regarded as a good'un.

Here is a bit more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AWTF-80_SC

It's a popular gearbox used in many cars. I'd recommend an oil change as soon as possible if you end up getting it as old oil tends to cause valve body issues.

If you take it for a test drive, check that the revs don’t flare between changes, (particularly 2nd to 3rd).
Andy F
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Re: C5 2.2HDi VTX 2007

Post by Andy F »

Great thank you for the info. Not sure when I'm going to get to the garage at the moment as work is beyond busy, but my Xantia is getting more and more tired so that might force my hand!
1999 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 Estate
2001 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi 110 LX
1999 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi 90
1983 T25 VW camper
1994 Mini 1275 35th Anniversary Edition - sold
2007 C8 2.0 HDi 136 Exclusive - sold
Previous AXs
1987 11RE
1987 11TRE
1995 Dimension
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