Citroen C8

[Joeblunt]

So C8 Owners why dont you write a review so people considering buying a C8 can make a more informed descision? :o

[CE08LDB]

Had a ride in a Peugeot 807 the other day I found it a lovely car to travel in.

[jeremytaylor]

OK, C8 review as requested.

We've had our 2.0 HDI Exclusive Auto for 2 years and 20,000 miles. We chipped ours to provide a bit more ooomph, and have always averaged about 32mpg.

The bad bits:
1. The rear washer pipe became disconnected and soaked one of the rear parking sensors, which was replace under warranty. (Water getting into rear parking sensors is, by the way, a problem with C5 estates).
2. The rear door sunblinds are prone to getting caught in the sliding door if they are not hooked up properly. Minor, I know, but when if I'm listing minor problems like this, it should give an indication of how troublefree life has been.
3. The occasional electrical gremlin, like doors not shutting fully, then opening again. Easily overcome, and the garage can reset the sensors if the problem persists. Occasional false warning (low oil or water level) if parked on a slope.
4. The fold-down kid-mirror sometimes confuses the alarm, so best left up when the car is parked.
5. A characteristic of the multiplex wiring in this and other PSA cars is a slight delay in operation - especially noticeable when you flash the lights or beep the horn.

The good bits:
1. A very relaxing family car to drive long distances. We've been to Switzerland, France, Devon, etc. loads of times and it is very smooth on long journeys like that. The big windscreen creates a real fealing of space. But on windier roads, they also drive very nicely
2. Very good vale for money, with a £5k discount from new.
3. Excellent dealer service from Bollingmores in Woking.
4. The front tyres are original and have, probably 3,000 more miles in them. 23,000 miles is pretty good for a heavy old front-drive bus like this.
5. Reliable. We had a Synergie before this which was also reliable. Before that we had a Sharan which was diabolically unreliable.
6. Sliding doors are very handy in car parks, and make putting the kids in and out much easier than conventional doors.
7. Excellent Xenon headlamps.

[Guest CE05LDB]

the Xenon headlamps are better on the C8. The Peugeot 807 I had a ride in didn't have them which you could tell the difference and the Break lights are better on the C8 than 807.

[B19KER]

I will list all the faulty parts I am aware of that have been repaired, replaced or swapped with other cars on your forecourt. with my 13 month old c8 exclusive



Fuel Cap R Fuel level reset F Heater Fan burnt out R

Heater resistor R Front storage lid R 5 Seat belts R

Front wings loose F Head light bulb Rx3 Rear door runners Fx5

R/D runners R Tire pressure Sensor R Roof Bars R

F Sun roof Fx3 F Sun roof R R Sun roofs Fx5

R sun Sensors Rx2 Head Cloth Fx2 Head Cloth R

Front Seat covers both R Seat Electrics Fx3 Seat Electrics R

Door handle crack Rx2 Esp. Fault Fx3 Fuse Box R

Head unit cpu Rx3 Cpu re prog Rx6 Heater elec Burnout Rx3

Head unit cover R Arial R Nav Re prog Fx3

Oil sensor F Engine tap noise R Buttons head control R

Windscreen R Seat elect rewire F Cig lighters Fx3

Auto mirrors LOST Auto windows LOST Nav disk poor condition

Alarm Fx3 Door trims R Scratches to paint Fx3

Interior cleaned Fx2 Mats R Dip stick Fx1 R



R = REPLACED F = FIXED x No NUMBER OF TIMES



RAC have attended road side twice, towed car once. Cars electrics have totally shut down at speed over 50 mph and approaching junctions twice more. Recently power steering shuts down at low revs this has happened four times over last two months. Due to current ice road conditions we have little confidence in the car for school runs on icy mornings.







Work pending



Heater mixer R Belt tension wheel R Rear door motor R

Exhaust Earth lead R Loss of power steering ??



Work to report



Rear Seat Wear Roof Bars



Please feel free to add and delete items, I am no mechanic but it’s a canny list

[scrimmy]

been driving c8 2.2hdi exclusive c/c for a year now,and I would have to say so far so good. A few minor problems at first, mainly rear parking sensors, front sun roof & alarm. All have been fixed & so far showed no signs of returning !
Normally drive estates but saw this one at the local dealer & thought it was to much of a bargin to let pass.For the same money as a standard estate or competitors mpv you get a much higher spec,more room & more comfort,makes sense to me !
The driving position is excellent, handles well for its size, & the mpg is not to bad.I find it very comfortable & very relaxing to drive & am a bit supprised at how good it was in strong winds, thought it would be blown all over the place, but proved to be very stable.
The navidrive system is excellent,had no problems with this except from understanding the book,seemed to make it more confusing than it was.voice recognition is a god send,no more fidling with buttons whilst driving !
the only thing i would like to see improved is the leg & head room for the rear row of seats as space can be a bit tight when carrying six adults,although the seats do slide to make more room, feel a little more would be good.