The CITROEN C5 (2001-08) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.2 HDI SX is a large, five-door diesel family car, sitting between mainstream hatchbacks and executive cars in the market. It suits families and commuters wanting space for regular long journeys and school runs, rather than a small car for city streets or sporty driving. Its 2.2-litre HDi diesel is best suited to covering distance, while the C5 is known for a comfort-focused ride and generous cabin space. In mycarcheck.com checks, 32 look-ups covered 22 distinct VINs: a snapshot, though not a large national sample. Average recorded mileage was 94,000, with annual mileage of 6,000. The average private-sale valuation in those checks was £300, and cars had around 3.2 previous keepers on average; these are averages, not guarantees. Compared with Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra rivals, the C5 stands out for comfort and distinctive French character, making this used Citroen C5 hatchback worth checking carefully.