Is it safe to drive with Citroen C5 Mk2 Hydractive Suspension Sphere Failure?

Generally safe to drive for short distances, but the fault should be diagnosed and repaired promptly.

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Citroen C5 Mk2 Hydractive Suspension Sphere Failure — Citroen 2008 | MyCarFault

Citroen C5 Mk2 Hydractive Suspension Sphere Failure

Citroen 2008 All Hydractive

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The Hydractive suspension spheres on C5 Mk2 lose their nitrogen charge over time, causing the car to ride hard and bounce. Sphere replacement restores the ride. Cost: £80-150 per sphere; all four typically replaced simultaneously.

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