Citroën C5 (DC/DE/RC/RE). 2001–7 (prod. 720,120). 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1560, 1997, 2179 cm³ diesel, 1746, 1997 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 1997 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 2946 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Bland but safe, with good ride thanks to Hydractive 3 hydropneumatic suspension. Estate the better looker of the two, though fluid styling not to everyone’s tastes. Mid-term facelift in 2004, lengthening the car, and giving it greater presence.

Manufacturing location: Rennes, Bretagne, France

Marque: Citroën | Model: Citroën C5 | Predecessor: Citroën Xantia | Successor: Citroën C5 (2008–)