Citroën C5 Questions & Answers

Logic says that it would be physically possible, but the major differences would be in the engine mounts, maybe even subframe, and wiring harnesses. These cars have so many computers, monitors and sensors that are all coded into each other. Best bet would be to ask on aussiefrogs.com but I doubt if anyone there has ever done such a conversion. If they really wanted the 4cyl, they would just get another car with it already.

Ok thxs I asked cause I have engine all running gear including computers from another same model same yr just 4 cylinder

Hello, congrats on your car. I am not familiar with the kind of noise you describe. The is not really the right forum to ask, we are reviewers, not mechanics. I suggest that you join aussiefrogs.com (free) and post the question there.

Hi, thanks for suggestion. How about air in fuel line? I am wondering if you see air bubble in your car fuel line as shown in the video. external link . It seems to happen after long drive.

That year model could be C5 or X7, both had the 6 speed auto, I do not know if the selector is different. Although I have the X7, I have not had the problem. The gear lever has various pins and cables, some of which get loose, fall out, or stretch. As I understand, it is not too difficult a job to lift the lever boot and investigate, although if the electronics have been replaed then that sounds like it has been done already. Your best source of information will be the local aussiefrogs.com website.

Could be a fuse or a dislodged wire/connection. Your best bet is to ask on the aussiefrogs.com website.

Hello Wayne, Sorry I can't help as my C5 is a diesel. I think you should try a different spark plug set. I can tell you though, that after I changed my servicing from an authourised dealer my car has never been running better and at lower costs for the services.

Hope you can get your problem resolved quickly and with satisfaction.

Good luck.

Sound like your spark plug gaps are wrong! 100% consistant

Hi rob, I was thinking the same thing when the first c5 was released. I didnt like the look of it but when I saw the facelift I said yes got to have one. I purchased my 2005 diesel tourer 3 yrs ago with no regrets. As I said in my survey the only thing that dissapointed was the continued use of cheap plastic. As most others have said a cheap way to own a luxury car. As for running costs, more favourable than ford or holden although most would say otherwise. If you have a chance to get one do it. Make sure maintenance is up to date if you are buying from a normal dealer. My next one will be either a current C5 diesel tourer or a used C6 diesel. Hope this helped, let us know how you went.

Thanks so much for your input....will let you know how I go.

Now you he decision between the C5 and 06 Peugeot 407 SV or 07 Peugeot 407 ST HDi needs to be made.

It doesn't get any easier I'm afraid.

Best ask Citroen John. Only experience was when I asked for a radio fix under warranty and they arrived within days.

That would be a question for the distributor and is a good question. I did not have any accidents so I can't comment. Insurance is normal. Consider cam belt replacements and replacing the fluid in the diesel particulate filter as big ticket items as well as the health of the special suspension system.

Thank you for the responses. Will pursue availability of parts (eg body panels) with Citroen. Regarding cam belt replacement and diesel particulate filter, I imagine these are covered in fixed price servicing? I obtained the service costs for the first 6 years from a Citroen dealer and I am fairly sure the service cost quoted included parts.

Would particularly like 2.2 motor - seems to be few of these for sale now (new or near new). You don't happen to know if there will be a new model come out with this motor?

It's probably better to take the car to a trustworthy honest and reliable braking system specialist such as bendix or reliance brakes as they will check your discs, the callipers and replace the braking fluid oil and re bleeding of the brakes / our old car even though it was a ford fairlane had the brakes at reliance brakes for 600 dollars it was well worth the effort

Though if you know what you are doing and you really want to replace the brake pads yourself you might as well replace them all

I have had my front discs and pads replaced twice now. They cost about now $300-350 including labor at a good mechanics who knows what he is doing. Careful taking the car to anyone other than a good mechanic. You'll be sorry. They'll charge you heaps more than likely and not do the job properly. The C5 is just a car after all.mthe brakes are great but nothing special.

I did the front pads very similsr to our old mitsubishi magna with front handbrake. The only tool I needed was a piston compressor

Hi Why so few on our roads? This is my opinion and I must stress MY OPINION. I hired a little Xsara in 2001 in Europe and was very impressed with comfort level, performance and fuel economy.In 2002 bought a used Xantia 1999 model for my wife. Beautifully appointed car . Pity she has smashed couple of times but does not want to change to anything else. Only problem we have had , and again I must stress, to our own fault ( or the mechanic's) was the hydraulic suspension. Oil levels must be checked at least at service intervals. This is not a problem with later models. . I drive a Nissan X Trail but my next car will definitely be C 5

Hope this helps somewhat.

P S Many years ago one could by a Subaru very cheaply. Why ? The Vehicle was new to our shores as well as the world.

What about Hyundai? Crap,in the 80's ( excuse my french" Look at them now.

My second choice would be I 46 Premium. Also nicely equipped car.

The lack of C5s on the road is a lack of dealers and marketing.

Possibly because Citroen is not a cheap car nor are the parts are not cheaply manufactured though well built are usually worth it.