The CITROEN C5 (2001-08) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 HDI 110 LX is a roomy, large-family estate car from the mainstream used-car market, offering a practical alternative to an SUV. Its long load area and five-door layout make it handy for shopping, holidays and carrying bulky everyday items, while the diesel engine suits drivers covering regular distances. In mycarcheck.com data, this model has 18 look-ups covering 12 distinct vehicles, so the sample is useful but modest. Those checks show an average recorded mileage of 114,000 miles and annual use of about 5,000 miles; cars had around three previous keepers on average. The average private-sale valuation recorded was £700, a guide to the cars checked, not a guaranteed asking price. Compared with Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat estates, it stands out for comfortable, relaxed travel and useful space; the 1.6 HDi makes it a sensible choice for family duties and longer regular commutes.