Citroën C5
The Citroën C5 is an estate car powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 104 kW of power. It seats five passengers and measures 4,759 mm in length, with a kerb weight of 1,579 kg. The model has a top speed of 212 km/h.
| Manufacturer | Citroën |
|---|---|
| Body type | Estate |
| Kerb weight | 1,468 kg |
| Displacement | 1,912 cc |
| Top speed | 212 km/h |
| Length | 4,777 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,499 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Citroën C5 cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2,466 |
| Poland | 4 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Citroën C5 (from registration data). 7 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 207 km/h | – | – |
| 1.7 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 198 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 210 km/h | – | – |
| 2.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 220 km/h | – | – |
| 2.7 l · 6-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 225 km/h | – | – |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 239 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Citroën models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 79% of Citroën C5s pass their MOT test first time, based on 21,799 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
9 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Citroën C5. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-16
- Passenger car / vanEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The driver's airbag may not deploy properly in the event of an accident due to the possible failure of one of its components.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-08-19
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-03-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-07-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-09-19
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-10-17
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-01-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-05-14
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-03-13
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Citroën recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Citroën C5?
- The Citroën C5 has a rated top speed of 212 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Citroën C5?
- The Citroën C5 is 4,777 mm long, 1,852 mm wide and 1,499 mm tall.
- How much does the Citroën C5 weigh?
- The Citroën C5 has a kerb weight of about 1,468 kg.
- How many seats does the Citroën C5 have?
- The Citroën C5 has 5 seats.