Used Citroën C5 Hatchback (2001 - 2004) Costs

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The C5 replaced the Xantia in 2001. It's a supremely comfortable car with clever 'active' hydro-pneumatic suspension that is very comfortable.

Latest Citroën C5 Hatchback review

3 out of 5

Running costs

Residual values are so weak for this car that you could run it for free and still lose money. In reality, running costs are agreeable, but watch spectre of depreciation lop off £s as you drive out of the showroom.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,266 - £1,734 *

Diesel

£991 - £1,239 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 103p and diesel 109p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

20,000 miles.

Warranty

Mechanical three years, bodywork six years.

Road tax (12 months)

£165.00 - £330.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

C5 performs well on the eco front. With an average of 179 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are quite low for a medium-sized hatchback. However, it's worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

Eco-conscious buyers should consider the 2.0-litre diesel, which is one of the greenest models in the range. The range is also fairly economical, averaging 41 mpg.

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