Used Citroen C5 X 2022-present reliability
Category: Estate car
The Citroën C5 X is stylish, comfortable and well-equipped. Used prices are temptingly low, too.
What should I look for in a used Citroën C5 X estate?
When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.
This spacious and flexible family car will have been used in car parks and on tight urban routes, so check bodywork carefully for damage and alloy wheels for kerbing. Also, look at the interior for signs of wear and tear.
What are the most common problems with a used Citroën C5 X estate?
The C5 X has been the subject of one recall:
A rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the manufacturing process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire.
Click here for more information. Contact your local Citroën dealer if you believe your vehicle is involved in a recall.
Is a used Citroën C5 X estate reliable?
The C5 X should be a generally reliable car, although our results below suggest a mixed bag when it comes to owner reviews. Unfortunately, there weren't enough respondents for the C5 X to feature in our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey results.
As a car brand, Citroën came 14th out of 32 manufacturers. Its overall reliability score was 92.3%, beating Nissan and VW but falling short of manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia.
Used Citroën C5 X reliability: the owners' view
As part of our annual Reliability Survey, What Car? readers shared their experiences with the Citroen C5 X, emphasizing a mixed bag in terms of reliability and dealer service.
Many mentioned the vehicle's electrical systems and infotainment glitches as recurring faults. However, they also appreciated that most of these issues were covered under warranty, albeit with some complaints about the time taken for repairs. The dealer network received a lukewarm response; while some praised their local dealerships for being accommodating and helpful, others found them less responsive and experienced delays in getting appointments.
Overall, while the Citroen C5 X shines in some aspects of reliability, there are notable concerns about its electrical systems and the variability in dealer service efficiency and responsiveness.
