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Me 2, 2nd failure (2nd engine come to that) 1st engine died at 56,000 miles, cam belt failed, just 2 weeks before end of 3 year warranty. After a couple of ums and ahs, citroen replaced the engine for free. Now at 127,000 miles it has happened again - with 71,000 miles on the engine. Dealer maintened throughout this period. Just waiting to hear how bad the news is. I'm going to buy another car anyway - not a citroen this time.....

Bought an ex demo C5 on 2002, with 8,000 on the clock at 2years 11 months 2 weeks and 56,000 miles cam belt failed, fortunately citroen replaced the engine for free (although it was off the road for 4 weeks) Now at 127,000 miles (71,000 miles on the engine) it has happened again. waiting to hear if I have trashed the engine or if it can be fixed. Anyway that's it for me I'm off to buy a Jaguar S-type

I typically average about 45mpg, if I cruise at 60 rather than 70 for long journeys I can easily get this up to 50mpg (both on trip and from brim to brim - not a lot in it). I can just (in summer) get 50mpg to work and back (16 mile round trip) if I am very careful and avoid rush hour.