Citroën C5 II

The Citroën C5 II (2008–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 119 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: X7 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780–4,830 mm RDW | 4,779–4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm RDW | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,470–1,510 mm RDW | 1,455–1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm RDW | 2,815 mm |
| Front track | 1,584–1,587 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,557–1,564 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,405–1,704 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,505–1,804 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,026–2,290 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,800 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 198–222 km/h RDW | 187–242 km/h |
| Torque | 199–448 Nm ASTRA | 160–450 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R17, 245/45R18, 245/40R19, 225/60R16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 86.1% (83.5–88.2) | 86.4% | 839 |
| 9–12 years | 72.8% (71.5–74.0) | 77.9% | 5,233 |
| 13 years and older | 64.8% (63.8–65.8) | 69.2% | 8,529 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Tyres | 35.4% | 31.1% |
| Brakes | 31.8% | 32.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 28.1% | 23.6% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 21.1% | 13.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.5% | 12.9% |
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 119 versions of the Citroën C5 II
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European Union 41 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 108–112 g/km | 14,526 |
| 2015–2017 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Diesel | 114 g/km | 20,344 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Diesel | 114 g/km | 122 |
| 2017 | 2.0 L | 165 kW (224 PS) | Diesel | 113 g/km | 46 |
| 2012–2016 | 1.6 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 117–124 g/km | 28,965 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 147–153 g/km | 98,805 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 135–157 g/km | 7,013 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 131–147 g/km | 53,280 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.2 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 156–158 g/km | 19,091 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Other fuel | 108 g/km | 16 |
| 2016 | 2.0 L | – | Hybrid | – | 10 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 161–165 g/km | 12,354 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Hybrid | 151 g/km | 86 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Hybrid | 108 g/km | 64 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 146–147 g/km | 1,729 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 133 kW (181 PS) | Hybrid | 114 g/km | 16 |
| 2015 | 1.6 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Hybrid | 117 g/km | 12 |
| 2015 | 2.2 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Hybrid | 158 g/km | 10 |
| 2011–2014 | 3.0 L | 177 kW (241 PS) | Diesel | 186–195 g/km | 5,914 |
| 2011–2014 | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 121–126 g/km | 43,300 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 137 g/km | 3,380 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 124 g/km | 940 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 158 g/km | 126 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Diesel | 141–154 g/km | 354 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 155 g/km | 56 |
| 2013 | 3.0 L | – | Other fuel | 189 g/km | 26 |
| 2013 | 2.9 L | – | Other fuel | 141 g/km | 10 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 162–179 g/km | 1,584 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 140 g/km | 840 |
| 2010–2011 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 190–193 g/km | 164 |
| 2011 | 1.7 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 190 g/km | 14 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 158 g/km | 75,038 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 140 g/km | 34,266 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 168 g/km | 5,964 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 191 g/km | 4,720 |
| 2010 | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 186 g/km | 1,458 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 203 g/km | 1,346 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 161 g/km | 1,188 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 178 g/km | 148 |
| 2010 | 2.9 L | – | Petrol | 247 g/km | 44 |
| 2010 | 2.7 L | – | Diesel | 219 g/km | 26 |
United Kingdom 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6 Auto Exclusive Techno Pack | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2016BlueHDi 150 S&S (01/16 production onwards) | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2015e-HDi 115 ETG6 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 111 g/km |
| 2015HDi 115 (from September 2013) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2012–2015HDi 160 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 129–133 g/km |
| 2012–2015HDi 160 Automatic | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2015BlueHDi 150 S&S Exclusive Techno Pack · BlueHDi 150 S&S VTR+ Techno Pack | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1–4.2 L/100 km NEDC | 106–110 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 115 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2013–2014e-HDi 115 Airdream EGS6 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 4.3–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 111–117 g/km |
| 2014HDi 115 (from September 2013) | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 4.9–5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 129–133 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 160 Automatic | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2013–2014HDi 200 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 5.9–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 155–159 g/km |
| 2012e-HDi 110 Airdream EGS6 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automated manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012HDi 110 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012THP 155 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2012V6 HDi 240 | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6HDi 16v Saloon with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres · 1.6HDi 16v Tourer with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres · 1.6HDi and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 20101.6i THP | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi Tourer Auto | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0HDi 16v 140hp Saloon · 2.0HDi 140hp | 2.0 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0HDi 16v 140hp Tourer · 2.0HDi 140hp Tourer | 2.0 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi 160hp | 2.0 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi 160hp Tourer | 2.0 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi 160hp | 2.0 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi 160hp Tourer | 2.0 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20103.0HDi auto · 3.0HDi Tourer auto | 3.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 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 |
| 20092.0HDi 16v 138hp Auto Saloon | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20092.0HDi 16v 138hp Auto Tourer | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
France 32 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015C5 e-HDi (115ch) BMP6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 111 g/km |
| 2013–2015C5 HDi (115ch) BVM | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6–4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 120–125 g/km |
| 2013–2015C5 Tourer HDi (115ch) BMP6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.3–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 111–117 g/km |
| 2013–2015C5 Tourer HDi (115ch) BVM | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6–4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 120–125 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 VTI BMP6 (120ch) | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2013–2015C5 HDi (140ch) BVM6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129–130 g/km |
| 2013–2015C5 Tourer HDi (140ch) BVM6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 133–134 g/km |
| 2014–2015C5 THP (155ch) BVM6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2014–2015C5 THP (155ch) BVA6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 Tourer THP (155ch) BVM6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 Tourer THP (155ch) BVA6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2014–2015C5 HDi (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 Tourer (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2014–2015C5 Tourer HDi (160ch) BVA6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 HDi (160ch) BVA6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 Tourer HDi (200ch) BVA6 | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012–2015C5 HDi (200ch) BVA6 | – | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2014C5 HDi (115ch) BVMááááá | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2012–2014C5 Tourer VTI (120ch) BMP6 | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2013C5 HDi (115ch) BMP6 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 THP BVA6 (155ch) · C5 THP (155ch) BVM6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 THP BVA6 (155ch) · C5 THP (155ch) BVA6 | – | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 Hdi (160ch) BVM6 · C5 HDi (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 Tourer HDi (160ch) FAP BVA6 · C5 Tourer HDi (160ch) BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 V6 HDi V6 (240ch) BVA6 | – | 177 kW (241 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2012–2013C5 Tourer V6 Hdi (240ch) BVA6 · C5 Tourer V6 HDi (240ch) BVA6 | – | 177 kW (241 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2012C5 e-HDi Airdream (110ch) FAP BMP6 | – | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012C5 Tourer e-HDi (110ch) Airdream BMP6 | – | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2012C5 HDi (110ch) BVM | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012C5 Tourer HDi (110ch) FAP BVM5 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012C5 Hdi (140ch) BVM6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2012C5 Tourer Hdi (140ch) BVM6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
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