Citroen C5 Mk2 Hydractive Suspension Sphere Failure
Citroen
C5
2008
All Hydractive
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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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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