Citroën C5 I
The Citroën C5 I (2001–2008): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 50 versions in the United Kingdom.
Model codes: X3 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,620–4,760 mm RDW | 4,745–4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,770–1,780 mm RDW | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm RDW | 1,476–1,511 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm RDW | 2,750 mm |
| Front track | 1,528–1,587 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,483–1,564 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,265–1,533 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,365–1,633 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,810–2,099 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,400–1,600 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 680–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 201–211 km/h RDW | 175–242 km/h |
| Torque | 160–402 Nm ASTRA | 160–440 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R16, 195/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 63.3% (62.4–64.2) | 69.2% | 11,520 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 42.5% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 41.9% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 35.0% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 34.9% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 17.9% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 50 versions of the Citroën C5 I
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United Kingdom 50 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–20091.8i 16v Saloon | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2008–20091.8i 16v Tourer | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0i 16v Saloon | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0i 16v Auto Saloon | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 212 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0i 16v Tourer | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0i 16v Auto Tourer | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 2008–20092.2HDI 16v Saloon · 2.2HDi 16v Saloon | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2008–20092.2HDi 16v Tourer | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2008–20092.7HDi 24v V6 Auto Saloon | 2.7 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 223 g/km |
| 2008–20092.7HDi 24v V6 Auto Tourer | 2.7 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2006–20081.6HDi 16v Estate | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2006–20081.6HDi 16v | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 139–142 g/km |
| 20081.6HDi 16v Saloon | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20081.6HDi 16v Tourer | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0HDi · 2.0HDi 16v | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0HDi 16v Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20082.0HDi 16v Saloon | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20082.0HDi 16v Auto Saloon | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20082.0HDi 16v Tourer | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 20082.0HDi 16v Auto Tourer | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 2006–20071.8i 16v | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2006–20072.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 20072.2HDi 16v | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 20072.2HDi 16v Estate | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 20072.2HDi 16v · 2.2HDi 16v Estate | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2006–20073.0i V6 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 238 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 1.8 16v | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 1.8 16v Estate | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 16v Estate | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.6–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 206–208 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 16v Estate | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.7–9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 208–217 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 90 hp | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 90 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 67 kW (91 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 110 hp | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 110 hp | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 110 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.0 HDi 110 hp Estate | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.2 HDi | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.2 HDi | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.2 HDi Estate | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 2.2 HDi Estate | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 187 g/km |
| 2004C5 2.2 HDi | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2004C5 2.2 HDi Estate | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 3.0i V6 24v | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 241 g/km |
| 2001–2004C5 3.0i V6 24v Estate | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2001–2002C5 2.0 HPi | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2001–2002C5 2.0 HPi Estate | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2001C5 1.8 16v | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 201 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.