Citroen C5 2008 Sedan
This generation of Citroen C5 has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2010. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Citroen is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.7 to 2.9 litres and power of from 127 to 215 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.7 litres and power of from 110 to 208 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.
Citroen C5 2008 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.9 to 10.5 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.6 to 8.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Citroen C5 2008 sedan petrol engine version is Citroen C5 1.8i, consuming 7.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Citroen C5 2008 sedan diesel - Citroen C5 1.6 HDiF for 100 kilometers consumes 5.6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Citroen C5 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Citroen C5 modification.
Citroen C5 2008 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 188 to 248 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 149 to 223 grams per kilometer. From Citroen C5 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Citroen C5 1.8i which produces an average of 188 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Citroen C5 diesels least CO2 distributes Citroen C5 1.6 HDiF - 149 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.6 seconds has Citroen C5 2.7 HDiF version, conversely the tardiest one is Citroen C5 1.6 HDiF reaching this speed only in 13.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 224 km/h for the 2.9 petrol 215 hp version (Citroen C5 3.0i V6) and the 2.7 diesel 208 hp version (Citroen C5 2.7 HDiF).
Lenght of Citroen C5 is 478 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Citroen C5 is about 1 cm longer than Volkswagen Passat sedan, but 6 cm shorter than BMW 5 series sedan. Citroen C5 gross weight is from 2015 to 2310 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 9 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Citroen C5 trunk space is 439 litres.
This Citroen is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 2700 €. According to user reviews, average Citroen C5 repair costs are 100 € per year. Users calculated Citroen C5 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 58%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Citroen C5 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Citroen C5 prices and costs.
In user reviews Citroen C5 received average grade 7.8 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. All authors of reviews would recommend Citroen C5 to the friend.
Citroen C5 modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Citroen C5 2008 1.6 HDiF
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 1.7 1.8i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.7 Petrol | 127 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.0 HDiF | 2.0 Diesel | 138 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.0 HDiF | 2.0 Diesel | 138 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.2 HDiF | 2.2 Diesel | 173 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.7 HDiF
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds |
2.7 Diesel | 208 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.9 3.0i V6
Most powerfull petrol version (215 HP) |
2.9 Petrol | 215 HP | 10.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C5 safety
During safety testing Citroen C5 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C5 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Citroen C5 got two stars.
Citroen C5 prices
Citroen C5 2008 - 2010 sedan price in Latvia is from 2300 € to 3700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Citroen C5 price is more below average - Citroen C5 is approximately for 36 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2008 - 2010 prices). The reason of Citroen C5 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Citroen C5 2009 price | 2300 € | 2900 € | 3700 € | |
Citroen C5 2008 price | 2300 € | 2500 € | 2800 € |
Citroen C5 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Citroen C5? Users calculated Citroen C5 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer.
Citroen C5 2008 total costs of ownership calculator
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Citroen C5 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Citroen C5 reliability is very low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2017 defects were detected in an average of 23.1 percent of Citroen C5 of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 17.1%.
Citroen C5 2008 sedan features (options)
Percentage of Citroen C5 with corresponding feature (option)
95% Conditioning
82% Rain sensor
80% Metallic paint
57% Tire pressure control
42% Adjustable steering wheel
42% Cruise control
41% Rear parking sensors
36% Xenon headlights
27% Front parking sensors
24% Electrically adjustable seats
22% Bi-xenon lights
22% Dimming mirrors
21% Heated seats
20% Leather upholstery
19% Navigation
18%
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Citroen C5 reviews
Total 7 Citroen C5 owner reviews
Pros: Reliable, quiet, comfortable, great handling, good mileage.
Cons: Doors are low so you have to bend to get in.
Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 110`000 kilometers (4 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 400 € (~ 100 € per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend