Joe, Yes it is - but you get to it from the Passenger footwell. It's a bit tricky to see what you are doing, and it's best to take a look to orientate yourself...
Hi, I noticed a curious thing the other day, which when I thought about it makes complete sense. I have a satnav box in the car and it shows my speed, which...
Due to a 12 stone passenger losing his balance and using my arm-rest as a lever the whole thing has fallen out c/w deformed nylon retainer ring, is it a big...
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has seen a similar problem to me on their C5's; my 2001 C5 HDI recently had it's 62.5K service; the citroen dealer issued an...
Hi citroens hardly ever use rear brakes unless pulling caravans or emergency stops so they can seiz very easy unless they are kept well looked after I have...
Hi everyone, I am due to collect my citreon C5 (2002 1.8 LX Estate) on Friday and pay in full. I would really appreciate some advice on what to look for before...
Hi Martijn, Fabulous pictures, quite a gathering and looks like a good time was had by all despite the weather. I live quite near Kelso and it was great to see...
Mike, 1) A Very common one, 9 times out of 10 cured by a replacement tailgate glass. (the circuit of the latch mechansim runs through the glass!) 2) Hmm, not...
The obvious answer is to study the previous postings on here. My own '03 2l. auto estate has been pretty good in comparison, and I think the (low) standards...
Thanks Phil, I am buying from a franchise dealer; I'll be sure to check the tailgate and yes they are servicing the car before I pick it up on Friday- Bitter...
Hi Mike C5s (as well as older models such as Xantia) are notorious for the rear calipers twisting due to corrosion between the alloy calipers and steel...
Hello, The same problem appeared to a friends' peugeot 407 that uses the same a/c system as the C5, and after Peugeuot had checked everything, the actual...
my rear tyres are wearing unevenly and the garage said this is normal on c5's How do I get them to check the rear axle What was wrong with yours? Cheers ...
Hi Andrew This doesn't have to be 'normal' by any means!!! This is a known fault on early C5s. The whole rear axle assembly is out of line (I read somewhere...
thanks for all the info What do you mean by: Be sure to let them know that you are aware of the procedure I presume you mean the checking the chasis number...
Anybody used Millars Additive in thier C5. I have a C5 2.2 HDI and was wondering wether it will make any difference, the mileage is 19000 and is 11 months...
I have a C5 1.8i 16v SX hatchback for sale. My wife recently passed her driving test and we want something a little cheaper to insure. Its in beautiful...
I really just meant making them aware that you know C5s have had their rear axles replaced to cure this fault - although it's not a bad idea to let slip that...
... I have used Millers Diesel additive for years in my previous Xantias and now my C5. As regards Honest John ( Telegraph Motoring Guru ) he recommended it if...
This is indeed amusing at how the controversy continues....well, while some of you still pursue to contest over additives, I wonder how far off into the next...
Sorry Roy - I should have made it clear, I meant the forums on the HJ web site not the opinion of the man/group of Daily Telegraph motoring jurnos or whoever...
I used Millers when I first bought my 2.2HDI. At that time I used Shell but after a few month I noticed a slight shudder through the car on accelaration. My...
Des, The UK is not so far behind Europe (unusually for a change!) We have had bio-diesel mix at several pumps for a number of years, and in fact the majority...
Thanks Garry, for the adequate compilation of the current status facing us regarding a feasible alternative but I won't be one queing up at the supermarket...
Rain dance....LoL. Sure reminded me of many early days from Western movies....James Stewart being one and the list goes on with John Wayne.... However, I hope...
To save writing it out again, I've just copied my previous response to this problem. I seem to recall that the original correspondent flushed out his reservoir...
Hi This is a mail I sent to the forum a few weeks back. Cheers Stewart On my third pump now under warranty too. The regular dealer just replaced and said...