Expert Review: Citroen C5 2001-2004
Original and unusual, at one time this car loudly declared himself. Comfortable, practical and stitched with the most modern electronics Citroen C5 is rightfully considered one of the most original models in the family class.
Interior
The design of Citroen C5 is characterized by bohemian sophistication and prudent comfort - voice recorder, rain and wind sensor, solar sensor, modern climate control. A comfortable salon with a high ceiling, thanks to which the sensation of space is created. There is something from the minivan in this car - a high driver landing, the presence of numerous functional niches for trifles.
Body and suspension
Another distinctive feature of this model is a hydropneumatic suspension, capable of changing the height of the car body relative to the surface of the road. Reliable and comfortable, pendant "Hydractive" herself adapts the height of the body to road conditions (at high speed the machine almost "pressed" to the road, demonstrating incredible stability, and on a poor-quality coating or off-road driver can no problem "raise" cars to the desired height without any problems). At one time, the manufacturing company gave a five-year warranty on the suspension "HYDRACTIVE". But the practical experience of Citroen C5 owners showed that sometimes it fails much earlier (some of them had to change the hydrosphere after a relatively small mileage - in the car of their 4 pieces, and the replacement of each of them costs about 11,000 rubles). The reliability of the Citroen C5 body is no doubt: even aggressive road reagents, traditionally used in Russia, do not cause him to be corrosion. But even in the sun there are stains: the car control electronics sometimes may fail, and the caliper of the rear brakes, very unreliable protected from external influences, in the winter can "zakise". However, most of the chassis elements work as a clock, without delivering the owner no inconvenience. In any case, before buying a car, do not forget to check the suspension status with all scrupulsiness.
Engines and transmissions
The Citroen C5 model of this generation is offered with a gasoline or turbo diesel engine. The line of gasoline engines includes motors with a volume of 1.8 liters (116 hp), 2 l (power - 136 and 140 hp), 2.2 liters (power is 158 hp) and V8 engine 3 l and with a capacity of 207 hp The volume of the proposed turbo diesel engines can be 2 liters or 2.2 liters. All engines have proven themselves in the context of Russian roads. Non-quality fuel should be avoided, as it can significantly reduce the service life of the spark plugs. There is a whole list of details that are better to change in a timely manner (otherwise it will be more expensive) - first of all it is a lambda - probe and timing belt with rollers. Do not forget that the engine can tighten the water even in a pool due to a low air intake nozzle (the result will be hydrotreated, after which the motor will have to change). As for the gearbox, we note the following: "Mechanics" behaves obediently and demonstrates high reliability, but the automatic transmission on cars of the first years of release at the time of shifting the gear can irritate the driver to jerks. On new copies, this problem is absent, so the Citroen C5 C5 is to be afraid only if the machine has gone from the conveyor to one of the early releases. Pay attention to the rain sensor and the level of the washythic fluid level - the first is incorrect to incorrect work, and the second in the cold season sometimes reports a low level of fluid in the tank (while the tank is full). Since the demand for used Citroen C5 is low, the cost of the car of this model on the secondary market begins with a mark of 215,000 rubles. This machine will allow you to stand out from the crowd thanks to the original design, and the ability to change clearance and decent quality of the car as a whole make this car with an optimal version of the family car for relatively little money.
