I BOUGHT A CHEAP CITROEN C5 FOR £750!

[@callumberry8483]

This was my car! I part exchanged it for a 17 plate vauxhall insignia grande sport. Sorry for the mess, wanted to make sure that vauxhall didnt get sold before i could valet it :D Good to see it in such good condition, even though i like the insignia, nothing can beat the drive of that citroen, don't think i will ever drive a car as comfy as that one!

[@retroadventurer]

Was the cambelt done or does it not have one 🤔

[@callumberry8483]

@@retroadventurer i havent had it done, i dont have a clue if it had one.

[@FalloutEpic]

How did you manage to get four different tires on the car? :)

[@leehughes2666]

How much did you get part ex?

[@callumberry8483]

@@FalloutEpic By being a tightarese and getting 2nd handers put on. i work by an industrial estate so id end up driving over nails on a monthly basis.

[@ecpnothnagel9121]

I bought a 5 year old C5 with 106000km about 13 years ago. Phenomenal 2 litre(?) turbodiesel that was fast enough and never, ever used more than 6 l/100km. The car was handsome, supremely comfortable and carried me for almost 80000km all over South Africa. Never once went wrong. I was building a business and could only afford to service it once yet it continued to please. Furthermore, my driver and I was involved in a high speed accident and neither one of us had a scratch. I've had a Mercedes S Class since and a couple of SUVs but the C5 is the car that I will always, always remember with the most affection. In South Africa, these are scarce to the point of being non-existent, so I'll never be able to replace it. Nobody will convince me that German cars are better - I had eight - than the C5. It was perfect.

[@Julianpms]

Can't understand why you didn't replace the 4th tyre. I was always given to understand that you should have matching tyres, at least on the same axle, if not all round.

[@JSB2500]

It's one of the most important safety things of all, IMO. I once bought a Mk1 Skoda Octavia. It had three identical tyres, and one different one - OSR. The different one was a Continental in good condition so I hoped it would be OK. On RH gentle bends in very light rain, around 50 mph, the vehicle started to turn more than I was steering it. Frightening! It was on its way to rotating off the road. It happened every time in those conditions. Not on dry roads or wet roads. There was nothing wrong with any of the dampers or bushes or anything else. I was very worried because I had a young family at the time. Because I couldn't find the fault, I was going to scrap the car, but a lady concert pianist suggested I try changing that Continental for a matching tyre. I did that and then the handling was perfect. I drove it for ~70K miles and didn't have a single problem with the handing again. She finds it very funny because she says she knows nothing at all about cars. Well she knew that you need matching tyres.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

That wouldn't fit into the CHEAP thing he's got going on.

[@sebdries]

Agreed, would have tried to Match it axle-wise, maybe eben with a used tire.

[@sonykroket]

its about tred..........why replace both then......who cares which one wears out sooner, just replace it again.

[@matt4239]

It’s a cheap car, I wouldn’t bother. More of an old school thing that. If I had a £30k + merc then absolutely I’d have two of the same on the same axel but on a old C5 absolutely not

[@raulsoleer]

8:39 The button with the Citroën logo on is related to the eCall system, that's the red SOS button. When you press the red button a SIM card connected unit in the car makes a call to the emergency line. When you press the citroën button that exact same unit puts you in contact with some kind of assistance service and you ask them through the car speakers "whatever doubt or issue you got with the car"

[@HologramJones]

The SOS button connects to emergency services and the Citroen one to Citroen service where available. As for the fixed hub steering, once you use it you see the logic. No more chasing around buttons or weird hand positions when you turn the wheel and need a function, you'll always find it in the same place, but most importantly that was deemed the best design for the airbag too

[@bigfist255]

Never mind the plates ,stick a set of decent matching boots on it.

[@kerek968]

This was the C5 model that Citroën aimed to prove itself with in 2008 and then again after the 2011 model update. They wanted to show the world that they could produce cars that were not only exceptionally comfortable and extravagant but also reliable. And they succeeded. The 2.0 HDi engine featured in these cars (not the 140 hp version with the unreliable Delphi fuel system, but the 163 hp one with a Bosch system) was simply fantastic. It ran quietly even at idle, and at higher revs, you could barely tell it was a diesel. It was incredibly torquey, and even with the automatic gearbox (a six-speed sequential Aisin unit), it managed an average of 38 mpg, which is excellent considering its performance and size. They didn’t rust, and they were free from electrical problems. This was particularly impressive given the sheer number of features these cars could be equipped with at the time (aside from adaptive cruise control), especially considering what was available in the early 2010s. Highlights included: automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rearview mirror, parking assist with front and rear sensors, electric front seats (with the upper third of the backrest adjustable separately and memory for the driver’s seat), an HDD sound system, sat-nav, a 7-inch color display, tinted windows, and a panoramic roof. And, of course, the soul of this car was its hydropneumatic suspension. The magic carpet ride. It wasn’t just comfortable but also safe. For example, on the Tourer model, you could load the boot as much as you liked, and the car would always remain stable and level. Or at speeds above 70 mph, the car lowered its ride height by 2.5 cm to improve stability and reduce drag. These were fantastic machines and could be bought for pennies, mainly due to the poor reputation of the previous models. I owned a 2011 facelifted 2.0 HDi Tourer Exclusive for five years (there was another facelift in 2013). During that time, we put nearly 100,000 miles on it, including countless domestic and European trips, and it never had a single fault. Not once. Other than regular servicing and replacing wear-and-tear parts, it never let us down unexpectedly. We even cruised down German autobahns with a 500-liter roof box and three bikes on a Thule tow hitch rack at 120 mph on more than one occasion. If you can, get yourself a well-equipped and properly maintained example (only with the Hydractive III suspension and at least the 2.0 163 hp engine) and enjoy it because they will never make cars like this for such little money again

[@martintaylor8543]

I have had my 200bhp C5 Tourer for seven years now and I think it's a great car. Never let me down but parts can be expensive.

[@AndreiCJ88]

I have a 2011 C5 with the 2L 163bhp and it has the Delphi injection, not Bosch

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Citreon should be paying you for such a glowing endorsement! It's hit and miss with a French car. I've had three and they all had problems. They all drive really well too, it has to be said.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Which version do you have now?

[@Sha-Ayo]

This will be used by Chatgpt in the future

[@ErnieVanDerPloeg]

The reason for the fixed steering hub is the air bag will always deploy at the correct angle a excellent safety feature

[@ruk2023--]

The little compartment by the handbrake is for your garlic and the long thin one on the dash for your Gilanes cigarettes.

[@paulmcgee1867]

No it's for the little book on how to pronounce Citroën 😂

[@beasty7063]

So where does my pain au chocolat go then?

[@malcolmsearle1346]

@@beasty7063 it's a chocolatine if you are from the south west of france like me

[@chappy2121]

Where do you keep a stripey jumper and a beret?

[@baddriving3966]

@@malcolmsearle1346 We must be neigbours :) Poitiers in 86

[@iruletheworld12]

I love Citroen C5’s, they’re lovely looking things.

[@velicuemil5299]

i`ve been watching these videos for a long while now, and it`s incredible to me the ammount of off-brand horrible tires people in the UK use, especially considering the weather you get over there, always running on wet roads

[@derin111]

It’s only “incredible to you” because you are clearly American and have no idea how poor we are here! The only reason people use cheap tyres (note correct spelling!) is for exactly that reason…….they are CHEAP and people can’t afford the expensive alternatives.

[@theolddog5129]

I agree. I tend to take the opposite approach. Whenever I have bought a new car, before use it has always had a complete service and inspection by my local garage and unless the tyres are in good condition and at least mid-range, they just get replaced as a matter of course. Even our Corsa purchased for our two teenagers to start driving after getting their licences had a set of four new mid-range tyres before they were allowed to drive the car.

[@svetoslavtodorov2427]

I stick with good stuff. If you shop around like kwikfit you can get a good deals there with up to like 20% off if you buy 4 tires.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

Exactly. I always put good quality tyres on my own and my daughter's car. Rather pay a few quid more than be caught out by some no name chinese brand rubbish with hard rubber that just skids on pigeon poo

[@davidperry3531]

Matt, you may have to revise your opinion of French cars. This Citroën C5 was always a good looking car and comfortable and the French diesels were also quite reliable and lasted.

[@matthewculshaw2874]

Fulda tyres are made by Goodyear in Germany. Very good tyres from experience. Usually come over to the UK as part worns. Fantastic winter tyres.

[@DarrylC93]

Become addicted to watching these videos you make! Quality transformation as always mate

[@aleksandarmihajlovic2813]

Used to count the days since the creation of the channel until the first C5 video dropped. Glad I got to finally see the C5 I was campaigning about so many years ago! Cheers, Matt, an excellent example there.

[@ravss4594]

I own a C5 Exclusive with the air suspension. Having owned a number of nice cars, BMW M5, Porsche 911, BMW M4, Prius, RX8, and the Citreon C5 is the best one by far

[@khalidacosta7133]

It's not air suspension... it's hydraulic. Far more sophisticated than the systems installed on Mercs, BMW, Range Rovers etc.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Well Done for admitting that. I believe the C5 is every bit as good as a BMW

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

You own a C5 with hydropneumatic suspension

[@ravss4594]

@@Yorkshiremadmick well it was certainly more comfortable. But as far as power and handling. Is concerned, even the M5 was leagues ahead

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

''Citreon C5 is the best one by far''?..wasn't too memorable if you cant get the spelling right.

[@lirmeaney6255]

Gotta love a Citroen C5, they are hard to come by in low mileage these days

[@baddriving3966]

Yep, at 80k miles I reckon he has underpriced that car - it's a rare colour, Executive spec too with all the toys. It should fetch £4k all day long.

[@MyRealName]

Not necessarily a good idea to buy a diesel that's done only 80k miles in 13-14 years.

[@oojimmyflip]

Those engines are virtually bomb proof and will easily reach 500k

[@jstokvis]

You are one of the best and most honest used car dealers around, you help to improve the image of the profession also your videos are so interesting and informative.

[@stevenvose9949]

I've had 2 estate model C5's used as taxis. My customers loved them because they were so roomy and comfortable. The 2 litre diesel engine was powerful enough that you couldn't tell the difference between being fully loaded and being on your own.

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

What a beautiful color! And yes, I full agree re: French cars. Since I drive 'boring' Japanese, I am able to save some extra money....

[@stephenlane9168]

Can’t fault Japanese cars Toyota / Lexus are ultra reliable, refined drive, smooth, reliable and a budget saver 👌pretty perfect daily cars

[@mothbreeder641]

@@stephenlane9168 Lexus are anything but budget savers. You can't be paying out the wazoo to buy a car and pretend you're saving money. Like the "smart" people buying EVs that lose half their value in 3 years and they still pretend they're saving money.

[@chappy2121]

They keep the more interesting ones for themselves. I've a Toyota Crown Athlete VX, 24 years old. Still going strong.

[@MichaelSmith-lx2dt]

I brought a Citroen DS5 6 months ago and love it one of the best cars I've ever had

[@SA-zoom1]

A man of good taste.

[@MyRealName]

@@SA-zoom1 Yeah that's subjective

[@SteeeveO]

I've always liked the look of the DS5 as an alternative to the Germans - was excited when I saw this video pop up & then realised it was just the C5.....duh.

[@WalterWhiteJP]

Where did you bring it?

[@kerek968]

@@SteeeveO Don't be sad about this. The DS5 doesn't even come close to the C5 in practically any aspect. In terms of driving comfort, space, and quality, it's definitely no match. The design is something that either appeals to someone or doesn't. Personally, I like it. When I had my C5, I also thought my next car could only be a DS5. I even went to check out and test-drive a few, but unfortunately, I had to realize that in terms of comfort, it falls far, far short compared to the C5. Everything else is just marketing.

[@angrymuffinsb]

I know this one is quite a lot older, but last year I had a C5X for a few months (company vehicle) and I was so impressed with it! Admittedly being a few months, and a Citroen the heated steering wheel & passenger seat stopped working. But other than that. It was great.

[@mjr7817]

Just an idea - start showing the repairs and fixing. It’ll be amazing, also free promo for the people working on it. Dying to see the Thames side valet doing their work!

[@baron5747]

He uses private garages, which may not want to be on camera. Plus he's turning over many more cars, than what make it to KZbin, so to be down the garage all the time filming, it would become cumbersome to Matt, and the businesses that repair his vehicles.

[@oohrah81]

Go get your car valeted, film it on your phone and watch it over and over.

[@R577TARSHISH]

And Jimmy the Magician 😁

[@ROYBALDWICK]

Nice job Matt, Citroen are renowned for being a bit mean with not giving you heated seats. A must for this time of year.

[@iPhone4ever]

17:35 - only 3 new Tires? Why? Is this street legal in the UK? In Germany They have to be the same on each axel.

[@Yarbles82]

Yes. As long as the tread depth is legal.

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

​@@Yarbles82Good to know. 👍

[@mothbreeder641]

I've never heard of anyone not using 4 of the same types here in Sweden. We get way harsher winters though.

[@CXGTiTurbo2]

Just this month they're allowing it also in Belgium to have odd tyres on the same axle... Apparently they're following EU guidelines they say

[@MrSparklespring]

@@CXGTiTurbo2 Still they recommend the same brand on each axle.

[@andywake6735]

I've got the estate version of the exact same car here in Oz. Very rare over here. Best car I've ever had and I've had a few. 2 litre hdi gives awesome economy, very comfortable ride and seats.

[@fabianchow512]

It’s true it’s very comfortable and quiet, especially the rear pew where wagons can be boomy but my one is cathedral silent in the rear.

[@YanalFanio]

I loved watching this video! Your hard work really pays off.

[@jrlee1072]

What hard work...do tell 😂

[@Sha-Ayo]

Bot

[@jrlee1072]

@@Sha-Ayo who?

[@stephencox6012]

Love the colour, looks amazing on that car

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Gorgeous colour. £335 road tax is a killer relative to its value. In the day C5s were an option on my company car list but not being hatchbacks I discounted them.

[@benzinapaul7416]

It is indeed the killer unless disabled which being an auto may help

[@Sha-Ayo]

ULEZ kills these Euro 4/5 diesels. Same thing with the VW Phaeton

[@severnsea]

The whole road tax thing is a real scam. Wouldn't be so bad if they spent it on the actual roads which is the reason it was originally devised, given that we also pay a hefty tax premium on fuel. Funny how they always find the money for another set of speed cameras, bus lanes or batch of 20mph signs. And yes, I do know it's not called road tax any more.

[@kingofclouds]

I get what you're saying this country and tax eh! Absolutely disgusting when there are more harmful cars on the road with lower tax! And lets be hones, our little island isn't doing anything to help the environment not when you have the US and there 5-7 litre gas guzzlers and of course Asia with their toxic spewing factories! Its just another way for MP's to pay for their many homes & 'extras' ;)

[@RonDeeks]

My daughter-in-law has one. lovely comfortable car and she loves it,. Just pray they don't go wrong. The steering racks are made of cheese.

[@baddriving3966]

The pinion shaft rusts - coat it with grease if it hasn't gone too far (accessible from base of steering column). RHD racks are unobtainable!

[@jigpoke8798]

Brie...?

[@MrRedfreds]

​@@jigpoke8798 edam 😅

[@aphexrobinson2022]

😂😂😂

[@LennertWelleman]

Some engines were not good. Especially the THP if the factory maintenance schenen is followed. Oil changes that are done more regular help the distribution chain and oil consumption. And the 1,6 HDi 16 v en the V6 HDi. 1,8 and 2,0 petrol engines are not bad.

[@RoderikvanReekum]

This is quite a beautiful and excellent car you got there!

[@flyme777]

I do enjoy your videos Matt, a really nice calm voice and it’s really interesting to see the cars journey to the forecourt, as you mentioned, it took a bit of money to get ready, but the new owner will be confident you’ve addressed all the issues

[@brianp7022]

14 years old... Is this what it's come to seriously talking about making money on old vehicles? 5 or 10 years ago these cars would have gone straight to the scrapper... Now even big car supermarkets have 10+year old cars on their fronts and are asking decent money for them which previously they wouldn't have even considered... It's depressing imo that the prices of newer used vehicles are so high (and new) so people are forced to look at older vehicles which are just that -old! 😢

[@sebdries]

Fulda is a german brand, which meanwhile belongs to Goodyear-Dunlop. Decent quality, upper mid-range, depending on the size and tread (summer/winter/all-season) similar to a Firestone, Nexen, Kumho, Laufenn(which belongs to Hankook) etc. But agree with others, might have replaced all four tires or at least try to have them match axle-wise.

[@severnsea]

I think upper mid-range is a bit of a stretch.

[@erorufurakku6378]

Are Falkens good tyres?

[@liamg5845]

@@erorufurakku6378mid range not the best not the worst

[@philipcrossley1279]

Jimmy is ideed a magician. The paintwork looks stunning in the video, and the bill was very reasonable. If iwas looking for a good car in this price range you would have a sale. Well done.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Thank you for appreciating that good work on cars costs money. It's not very British of you though.

[@philipcrossley1279]

@SoWereDoingWhatNow Craftsmanship is severely undervalued and unsupported these days, This is probably a result of being herded down the "throw-away" consumerism route where repairing is discouraged and waste sites are overflowing.

[@cabottaxi]

Looks nice now after all the work done . Started its life originally in the Glasgow area then sold through Motorpoint.

[@scottbowman1945]

Had a 2010 exclusive for 12 years (from new until scrapped). Very quiet, very chic, and very comfortable. Fancy suspension was great for the first eight years, then prohibitively costly. The ultra comfortable seats really came into their own when I was at the side of the road waiting for the R.A.C. That said, a wonderfully 'different' car.

[@seancorker5815]

If Toyota built Citroen they’d rule the automotive world

[@gopanski5330]

4:04 Funny that I live in the town where they produce those. Fulda is a german tire producer, it's tires actually are really solid, had gotten myself a few pairs over the years

[@lucianionut949]

I own a C5 Exclusiv version, 163 hp diesel, automatic, hydractiv. No problems until now, the car runs petfect.

[@oojimmyflip]

Electrics???

[@lucianionut949]

​@@oojimmyflip 0 problems. I just love that car more and more. And i drive it every day 30 km from home to work, Bucharest and very heavy traffic daily.

[@nordicsky]

@@oojimmyflip Never say that it could be asking for trouble.

[@pauloakes5718]

Had one as a taxi and was the best car I ever bought for taxiing. Comfortable economical but the heaviest car on front tyres I’ve ever owned. Scrapped at 300.0000 miles

[@gibraltarik]

The X7 C5 will always hold a place in my heart. I had one for 5 years (the longest I've ever owned the same car), a 2.0 petrol manual. Not once during that period of ownership did the idea of replacing it cross my mind. Reliable, spacious, comfortable, and it never gave me any grief... until it did. Suspension went funny, and the cost of repairs was too high at the time, so I had to scrap it. Since then, I've owned about 10 different cars in the space of 2 years, and none of quite feeling right. If one of these popped up in my small market, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@josephgittos3787]

Pretty nice car inside , looks clean now inside and out

[@leatherwiz]

Beautiful car. It was worth to spend the money on that car. The buyer gets a really good deal and if maintained this will drive forever.

[@harrydebling1]

Hi Matt. BHP is the 2.0 diesel engine is 160bhp. The 6 speed automatic transmission is an aisin Warner automatic box. The suspension system is hydractive 3 hydraulic suspension system. They are a lovely car and extremely comfortable. Rolls Royce used Citroen hydraulic suspension system under licence

[@anthonyxuereb792]

Please, it is hydropneumatic not hydraulic, a combo of gas and fluid.

[@reinierdeman8147]

I've owned a C5 Tourer Exclusive 2 litre HDi 16 from 2011. The engine made 140 horsepower. On paper. It felt stronger. There also was a 163 hp version. The C5 was a great car. Only time I sold a car and regretted it later. Still do. Whoever buys this one will not be disappointed.

[@chappy2121]

My wife's DS3 she had years ago was like that. 1.6hdi 110bhp but felt like it had a good chunk more. She got rid of it after a year, problematic unfortunately.

[@oojimmyflip]

RR used the breaking system but not the suspension system.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

@@oojimmyflip Was the suspension for sure, don't know about the brakes though.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

Matt likes to “bash French cars” as he’s sitting in a Range Rover……which is a true off roader, as it’s usually off road in a garage getting fixed! I’ve had ten French cars, 2 Peugeots and 8 Renaults and have never had an issue with any of them. My mother drives a 2006 Clio bought new and still running like clockwork.

[@severnsea]

I'm afraid my experience has been the polar opposite, but I'll leave it at that or we'll be here all night, other than a 406 I had which was generally trouble free if not particularly enthralling to drive. No problems whatsoever with my JLR cars. The biggest problem with Range Rovers is the buyers - people buy them used, not realising how much they cost to run, then they start cheaping out on servicing and so on because they can't afford it, then start slagging them off on social media when they break down because they haven't looked after them. Always easy to spot, they put cheap tyres on from brands you've never heard of.

[@Hjd10]

@@severnsea, don’t worry you’ll soon be at the garage with engine issues. 😂

[@arsensarkissian7927]

I thought exactly the same too! We’ve had various Renaults from way back in the early 80’s with a 9 until 2015 a Captur and not one has ever let us down. Had two brand new Mercedes and both fell apart, one fell apart and broke down. Had a new Land Rover and let me tell you, NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN. What a pile of hyped up crap that was and the dealers even more so!! For a premium manufacturer their dealers are by farrrrrrrrrrr the worst I’ve dealt with. Truly dreadful. Lexus all the way and Renault of course.

[@Hjd10]

@@davidmehlhorn726, I’ve had plenty of Xantia’s and a C5 estate. The Xantia was a better drive than the C5 as the hydraulic suspension is different. I’d have one now but they stopped making traditional Citroen’s.

[@davidperry3531]

Agree- I've had 6 Peugeots and 3 Renaults over the years and they have all been fantastic.

[@johnbailey6342]

Why would you not just put 4 new tyres on it?

[@daveawhittle]

💰

[@michakwiecien1133]

These are great cars actually, very comfortable, good-looking and (for a French car) decently reliable

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Great variety of cars on the channel well done 👍👍👍🚙

[@carlosgomez_c137]

I still use a 28 year old Xantia 1.8 16v, with minor issues

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

Xantia are one of the best cars ever made. I tested an activa turbo c.t stage 1... What a car ! 😍

[@Roger-Mellie]

I had a 20 hid xantia….well built, very comfortable, drove well good mpg…couldn’t bear to part with it, until the black ice come, and someone went into the back end. I’m hoping these c5s are similar.

[@frankspencer5368]

It's manual and LHD?

[@Aviyel]

I have 2 ZXs 1995 2.0iM and a 1996 16v 2.0M. 30 years and still on the road 😂. Yes, they are getting old but I am still able to maintain them. My mechanic is good but aging as well.

[@Roger-Mellie]

@@frankspencer5368 What is ? The car he’s driving is auto, and RHD ?….

[@devosreynaert9873]

I had 3 Xantias, one LPG , one diesel and one petrol all perfect cars never any issues and I could fall blind in love on Your C5 Matt!

[@tonymccarthy6230]

Nice car Matt👍

[@davocc2405]

Always thought this was one of the best looking French cars, very nice piece of design.

[@Jimages_uk]

I'm surprised you have never heard of Fulda tyres, it is quite a common brand, or at least used to be. The fixed stearing wheel might be a good idea in the new Teslas that have indicator buttons instead of the normal stalks.

[@benzinapaul7416]

yes a top German brand

[@Jimages_uk]

It may be because I lived in Germany that I recognised it right away. I think it might have been a brand used on new German cars at one point, as well.

[@jamesonslow]

Strong engine. Will hopefully make a good motorway mile muncher for someone.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Awesome, cheers Matt!

[@patricefoti9324]

I did a road trip of 3000km in one week several years ago in a C5, great car so comfortable and easy to drive.

[@Yarbles82]

I've got Fuldas on my 190E, decent mid range German tyres

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I vaguely remember seeing the name when I lived in Germany, and it's a city near where I lived. It's part of Goodyear, and its operations in Germany will be closed down this year, 125 years after its founding, with the loss of 1,050 jobs.

[@Yarbles82]

​@@twentyrothmans7308moving to china no doubt

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Since the 1960s, Fulda has been a subsidiary company of Goodyear. Fulda tyres are now made in the same factories, to the same exacting standards and using the same raw materials as Goodyear branded products.

[@shabba890]

Yeah you keep telling yourself that.

[@rollingtroll]

Google about the citroën button: If your car is fitted with the Citroën Connect Box (standard or optional depending on the version), you can contact Citroën Assistance by simply pressing the black button located above your rear-view mirror. Also Fulda is an upmarket brand here on the mainland. There's actually three good, bad tires on that car.

[@billienomates1606]

Good vid, this highlights the inherent value of many high mileage i.c.e vehicles that still have plenty of life left in them and can be picked up for a few thousand pounds. Not the case for high mileage e.v's I am afraid. The future for a quick buck on a used e.v. is never going to happen in the future I believe.

[@ooheaven1459]

If you want a comfortable barge to cruise around in but don't want to spend Merc money then C5s abd C6s are a good choice. They are typically French dull to drive but very comfortable to do long distances in. At under 80k miles this is very low given it's age - has to be worth 3.5k of anyones money.

[@kalvds9345]

Great video as always! Absolute LEGEND!

[@robertmessam103]

I have never seenva C5 saloon, Comfort is always better. Citroën had a lovely green colour too.😊

[@Frogboxer]

Nice car....reasonable price. The Xantia was a great predecessor...comfortable and reliable....no trouble at all with suspension. Not at all tinny...very solid really and practical. Trouble was it didn't float.

[@fasthracing]

You are getting some interesting cars of late. Had one of these brand new. Surprisingly decent quality they were.

[@CharlesT83]

I had one new as a company car in 08. Manual, VTR+. It was pretty good all round. Air condenser pipes exploded twice, clutch went at about 80k.

[@ellissamsontech]

Hey Matt, i am a fan of the c5 and this is a great video, however if a c5 deserves a video on the channel i do think the Peugeot 308 MK2 definitely deserves a video at some point 😁😁

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

Yes Absolutely, but please with thp/puretech motors. 😅

[@ellissamsontech]

@ perhaps not puretech

[@stephandolby]

They did have one on sale recently - Tech Edition, I think - but I doubt he thought about making a video on it.

[@s737500]

Great car. Had mine for 6 years. 2.0 wagon manual gearbox. Only bought new tires for it. Was flawless. The ride was so smoothe. I just bought a E class W212 Merc wagon instead because I wanted an automatic.

[@cedrictindall4151]

Your mechanic must love you ,they should start there own channel High peak MOTs 😂😂😂

[@llanfairpwyllgogogoch1279]

their*

[@philryan7254]

Hi Matt to be honest I didn't think I was going to make it, but once again you turned it around nice one. .cheers Phil from Newark

[@garyharper1094]

Great video mate, happy new year.

[@ACG110]

Would love to see a video on the VW Arteon. A car I’ve not seen on the channel as of yet. Would love to see your thoughts on it Matt. Keep up the content as always 🙌🏽

[@next9245]

its a bit fancy Passat , so if there is Passat video Arteon is pretty much the same thing

[@baron5747]

It's just a Passat in fancy dress.

[@FTFLCY]

I bought the 2.0 270hp (4x4 as standard) R Type petrol as an ex demo at the start of the lock-down (2020?), in the metallic yellow. 18 months and 12K trouble free miles later, I sold it to WBAC for £400 less than I paid for it. A lot of car for the money second hand. Really needed a 6 pot up front. The detuned Golf R engine was too coarse when pushing. Extremely pretty car though, and got a lot of attention at the time. Super practical also - heaps of space front, back and boot. Matt is not a VW fan and would describe it as dull/ordinary to drive. Probably true, but as a package it's great.

[@beasty7063]

Moral of the story is look after your cars cause if you do then when Matt gets a hold of it then he won’t need to massively over spend.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

Hey Matt, did you know that the guy who designed this C5, as well as the C4 Coupe, and the C-Crosser, is the same guy who designs modern BMWs, and Rolls Royces, His name is Domagoj Dukec, and he's responsible for those big grilles, and overdone lines

[@olabergvall3154]

So was the C5 his last design that actually looked pretty good? 😅

[@scrubplaceholder6216]

Not gonna lie. It is a really good looking car in this red after Jimmy did his magic.

[@paulallen6915]

You've never heard of Fulda ?

[@svetoslavtodorov2427]

I don't think I've ever seen them in the UK. Maybe Brits don't like German tyres...but they have Goodyears so mm..

[@paulallen6915]

@ I’ve got a set on the front of one of my cars.

[@Steven-f281]

That's a really nice colour and the interior colours really nice . I've never fancied a Citroën before but I do fancy that

[@Karl-pu5cn]

Gotta love a hydropneumatic citreon

[@baddriving3966]

Last of the great Citroen hydroactives - really nice ride and not as complex to maintain as people try and make out!

[@MrOvershoot]

@@baddriving3966 Yes the Citroen hydroactives are relativity straight forward to work on, Rolls Royce's version of it on 80's & 90's not so much. Might not have helped as it was -5degC when I was working on said RR outside!

[@serenityinside1]

until the hoses split etc etc- speaking as a former BX owner x2. And the mark 2 i had ''was less complicated than mark 1'' apparently...

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

You spell Citroen like Americans pronounce the name...good one.😆

[@henrykravitz468]

Happy New Year Mat. It is a good looking car and hopefully sells quickly. Have a great week.

[@sandwormgod4771]

I can't imagine any other used car dealer being as thorough in preparing their motors for sale as you.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video Matt 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@steveframe4802]

Maybe tell the Pierre-Jules Boulanger dip stick story when you do another Citroën

[@JohnPartridge-g2x]

Great video. To be fair I doubt many used car salesmen would spend all that dough on preparing a car for sale so well done Matt.

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Are UK used dealers under any consumer law obligation to repair major faults after the car is sold?

[@oojimmyflip]

It's a rare Auto it will sell pretty quickly.

[@stephenlane9168]

Love the interior of your L460 Matt 👌more footage please if you can

[@tomoreilly9932]

Seems like a smooth decent car,so well worth your tlc,and could be a good all rounder for a few years,I may have added a fourth new tyre,so it had a full set,but will make a decent servant for someone.

[@EelinLaivat]

I really like the Citroen button😂 I think it’s more interesting than just blanc empty buttons like Manu German cars have if they’re not fully loaded. Interesting video of an interesting car, Thanks!

[@QuercusQuest]

I did a carVertical check on a car I already own, but the results were disappointing. The mileage data only went up until 2015, which was not what I expected.

[@serenityinside1]

because car vertical aren't very good- hence them paying matt to plug them!

[@coling7091]

I did a car vertical check on a UK advertised 2013 Mazda MX5 yesterday, and it checked 3 countries only. Belgium was one for some reason.

[@PATRYK-R1]

Claim money back.

[@skodakatie7341]

This car certainly looked the part after all of the work was completed. My friend used to own a C3 Picasso, it was like riding on a cloud, possibly the most comfortable car I’ve ever experienced❤.

[@Rossbott1964]

Endless different makes of tyres out there…effortlessly produced by the Chog’s !😃

[@benzinapaul7416]

Fuldas are a quality a German make

[@Rossbott1964]

@ yes maybe by origin!

[@chrisstyles4630]

Matt the button is to sumon a frenchman on his bike to come & wave his hands & then gives it the french kiss of quality

[@jonsayce7756]

I'd been looking for the estate version of this for ages, in Exclusive trim, as they were the only ones with the Hydromatic suspension. I found one 150 miles away, went and bought it and drove it home. Really pleased it was comfortable and economical. Just what I wanted. Three days later I was going to buy a number plate for my trailer and some BURK pulled out of a side road right into the side of the car and wrote it off. I suppose some things are just not meant to be.

[@robloxfan4271]

my fam had a 2008 peugeot 407 which is heavily related to the citoren c5 and it was a fantastic car! the ride was smooth and it was very well equipped (and yes it did have broken keys 😂)

[@severnsea]

I always liked the C5. Nearly bought one once. I think it's a great looking car inside and out. Those seats looks like they're out of a far more expensive car, they look well ahead of their time, something a little bit different and that looks like a really good buy. I was just looking at an Evoque, similar year and mileage for 15x the price of that! And I think I'm the only person ever that likes that fixed hub steering wheel. Had I been in the market I would have considered buying that.

[@mikeroz6549]

Fulda are a company owned by Goodyear, who manufacture tyres in the city of Fulda in Germany. They were I remember standard fitment on some Audi's in the 1980's. My father had a brand new Audi 80 CD 5 cylinder and it was fitted with Fulda Y2000 tyres in 185/60HR14.

[@jeremydunn7121]

My most stylish, comfortable of rides of the last few years. Also swallowed thousands of pounds - turbo, steering rack, injector liners. I just had to give up and let it go after less than a year 😢

[@lloydyboy8829]

You always underestimate the cost of the magician!

[@chappy2121]

They still look good these. They've aged really well. That colour combo is very nice.

[@glennmckie1813]

got to love Jimmy the magician, cheap as chips, we need aome intros to the guys begind the scenes Matt, faces to names, Mechanic, jimmy, valeters etc, be worth doing its like placing faces to character names from your favourite show..😂

[@tonyinit8488]

Citroen had the best of intentions but theyre as reliable as the weather ..... lovely looking, all the gadgets, smooth ride but watch the bills mount up

[@SoWereDoingWhatNow]

Sadly you are not making things up.

[@baddriving3966]

The answer is DIY - they are not complicated cars at least in 2.0 HDi guise!

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@baddriving3966 You have so so so obviously not ever opened the hood on a C5 let alone ever replaced anything in the bonkers kerplunk speciality tool overcomplicated cesspool that is a C5 engine bay because if you had you wouldn't blurt out faff like this. Stop, just stop it, go back to walking your dog or whatever you do between making ridiculous comments. DIY FFS. 🙄