Tell me all the pros and cons of a Citroen C4, please

Tell me all the pros and cons of a Citroen C4, please

Eddy O Sullivan (Mooncoin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Eddy,

I presume you mean the last, rather than current generation. Quite a nice car, actually, majoring on comfort and economy rather than pin-sharp handling and there's that fixed-hub steering wheel and central digital instruments to liven up the cabin. 

Best version to go for is either of the 1.6 or 1.4 HDi diesel models - the 1.4 petrol is just not up to scratch, although the rare 1.6-litre petrol Sebastian Loeb rally edition is worth seeking out as a rare slice of warm hatch - if that's your sort of thing.

In terms of reliability, it's a bit of a mixed bag. There are no huge mechanical issues, but you've got to watch for electrical glitches in the speed limiter and cruise control systems and keep an eye out for disintegrating cabin trim. 

You also have to make sure that all five of the safety recalls have been carried out, including ones for electrical fires, poor brake performance and faulty airbags.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe