CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: 5.0 out of 5
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 43.5%
Overall CarGurus rating:* 4.2 out of 5
Available Listings: Around 60
Average Price: Around £15,000

Citroen C5 X (2022-2025) Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Very practical interior	Plug-in hybrid could be smoother
Good value	Infotainment can be clunky
Excellent ride comfort	No diesel option

Quick Summary

The Citroen C5 X is an unconventional large family car that blends elements of estate, hatchback and crossover into a single, refreshingly different package. Roughly similar in size to the Volkswagen Passat Estate, Peugeot 508 SW and Audi A4 Avant, it stands apart thanks to its raised ride height, sweeping fastback roofline and SUV-like plastic body cladding. Rather than competing head-on with traditional estates, Citroen positioned the C5 X as an alternative for buyers who didn't fancy an SUV, combining executive-car refinement with a more relaxed, practical and lifestyle-oriented character.

The C5 X excels in comfort, with broad Advanced Comfort seats and the manufacturer's trademark suspension that makes it almost limo-like to ride in. Boot space is plentiful at 545 litres for petrol models and 485 litres for plug-in hybrids, whilst rear passengers enjoy plenty of legroom and headroom. Engine options include turbocharged petrol engines, a plug-in hybrid with 34-39 miles of electric range, and a mild-hybrid petrol engine. All versions feature automatic transmission. Running costs are reasonable, with petrol models achieving around 40mpg and mild-hybrid versions reaching the high-40s to high-50s mpg on longer journeys. The C5 X represents excellent value on the used market, partly because it never achieved the same popularity as more conventional rivals.

Best for: Buyers seeking a comfortable, practical and refreshingly different alternative to mainstream estates or SUVs, families needing spacious interiors, and those prioritising ride comfort and value for money.

Not ideal for: Drivers who prioritise handling and performance, those seeking a diesel option, or buyers wanting the sharpest infotainment graphics and smoothest plug-in hybrid experience.


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The Verdict

You should buy the C5 X if: You seek a comfortable, practical and refreshingly different alternative to mainstream estates or SUVs, need spacious interiors for family use, or prioritise ride comfort and value for money.

Consider alternatives if: You prioritise handling and performance, require a diesel option, or want the sharpest infotainment graphics and smoothest plug-in hybrid experience.

Competitive Position: The Citroen C5 X is a charming and interesting car that offers a refreshing change from the SUVs dominating the used car market. It represents decent value for money, is exceptionally comfortable, boasts a huge boot and costs a similar amount to own as most chief rivals. Whilst handling and performance are middling at best, the C5 X excels where it matters most: practicality, comfort and affordability. It may not be objectively the best big estate or the best plug-in hybrid for efficiency or performance, but it remains a thoroughly likeable and recommendable family car for those prioritising substance over sporting credentials.

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*The Overall CarGurus rating: that informs these recommendations is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from June 2026, CarGurus expert reviews, and CarGurus user reviews.

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