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2003 CITROEN C2 reviews

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Number of reviews: 9

The eye catching C2, distinctive and contemporary styling convey an individualistic and adventurous little character.

Mickey, Hertfordshire

Citroen C2 furio 1.4 2003

I’ve just bought one. By the sounds of these stories I sorta wish I hadn’t!

Submitted: 14/01/2010 23:11:25

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Troy Jeffries, London

Citroen C2 VTR 2003

The best French supermini. It’s based on the popular Peugeot 206 and Citroen C3. A lot better than the Citroen C1.

Submitted: 22/09/2009 12:44:35

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Syned McRain, Inverness-shire

Citroen C2 1.6 VTR 16v Sensodrive 110bhp 2003

A private purchase with FSH. Was 2 years old at time of purchase. Were it not for manufacturer’s warranty and then an independent extended warranty this wee car would have cost me an absolute fortune. It’s a great wee car to drive and has extras like cruise control, and paddle-shift gear change. But it’s very poor build quality. So far I’ve had to replace:- 1x car seat, window mechanism, 4 wheel bearings, 3 suspension coil springs, alternator, battery, core cable (caused complete engine failure), timing belt, steering wishbone, 2 steering droplinks, a set of discs and breaks, and I’m now told that my steering-rack will require replacing. Most of my life I’ve driven VWs and never had so many faults in such a short time, with a car that is only 5 years old. The C2 looks really cool and it handles the road really well, and has enough power to overtake most traffic on the road BUT stay clear of it unless you have a good warranty (mine is with Warranty Direct Â£300/yr), and have time to be travelling back and forward to the garage (it is also an awkward DIY car in terms of access to parts of the engine, and some jobs require specialist Citroen tools). There is also a most unusual circuit configuration on the alternator which is tied into the computerised Engine Management System, which means that you have to buy the authentic Citroen parts... and in this case I had to wait 14 days for delivery of the part to the Citroen dealer... with no provision of a courtesy car. The biggest blow was the trade-in value of £1400 that I was quoted. Three years ago I paid £6,200. I’m saving my pennies for a VW when my C2 warranty runs out at 110,000 miles. The C2 may look pretty but look are deceiving because it’s money down the drain.

Submitted: 17/02/2009 09:38:34

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John McAulay, Scotland

Citroen C2 Furio 1.4i Sensodrive 2003

Ok so it’s got a 1.4 litre engine giving not very much in terms of peak horsepower, but the car doesn’t exactly need much considering it weighs as little as it does. In addition to which it has a delightful amount of torque for it’s weight, and seems to reach peak torque (120Nm) at around 3000rpm, The real plus point with this car is not straight line performance, or practicality, or top speed, but handling. It can be delicately placed exactly where you want it corner after corner. With a surprising agility in turn in, and once into a corner it has the stability to be reassuring through the rest of the corner, but still adjustable on the throttle. The handling does have two slight downsides though. First being that the back of the car is so light that the weight transfer to the front under heavy braking can cause the back to become more than a little squirmy. Secondly the torsion beam rear suspension, whilst contributing to the more attractive characteristics of it’s handling, also make it more sensitive to broken road surfaces, and mid corner bumps than would be ideal. The sensodrive gearbox is a great feature, although it was the gearbox that has been the one thing that has ever caused me a problem. The selector rod broke, and as this is not a part unique to the sensodrive, I would not fault it as being anything more than bad luck. In short, they are amazing little cars and should be test driven before you jump to any conclusions about them.

Submitted: 02/01/2009 09:21:23

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Clair Littlewood, Nottinghamshire

Citroen C2 2003

This is the worst car I have ever owned!!! I took it to my mechanic because the front wiper didn’t work. Fuse I thought, how wrong was I! I was told it was the motor - approx Â£200, then the switch didn’t work - another Â£300, then I was told the BSI unit had blown - another Â£500 and now the airbag light is permanently on, one door is showing locked whilst the other is showing unlocked and Citroen can’t find the problem, claiming a faulty door lock. I will never buy a Citroen again and I would advise other people to do the same!

Submitted: 14/11/2008 14:16:07

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Michael Fletcher, Yorkshire

Citroen C2 Furio 2003

Problem with auto gearbox freezing up, had it into Citroen a number of times but couldn’t find anything wrong, car is still playing up. STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND CITROEN.

Submitted: 03/11/2008 10:00:23

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Leanne Copeland, Lanarkshire

Citroen C2 Furio 2003

I hate the Citroen C2 Furio, I bought mine brand new and ever since I bought it there has been something wrong with it. It’s had numerous recalls and even the Citroen garage have informed me of recalls I should have been notified about. The coil/spring has went in it along with loads of other electrical faults e.g "bugs in the system" I am currently trying to sort out the gear and clutch and I am interested to read that there are many other problems with sensodrive cars with similar problems. I am currently in talks with Citroen but they are insisting it is out with warranty. Think I’ll contact Watchdog. I wouldn’t even rate it 1 star but they didn’t give the option of zero.

Submitted: 19/08/2008 09:01:14

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Christian Gonzalez, Cardiff

Citroen C2 1.4i furio sensodrive 2003

I took my car into Citroen last week because the engine keeps cutting out every other time when you stop at traffic lights or stop in traffic. It has taken them over a week to look at it. I rang them today, they told me that they still couldn’t find the fault. I went down to see the car... IT HAD NOT MOVED! Disgusted with the service form Citroen. As soon as I get my car back I’m taking it to the nearest second hand car garage and flogging it! I would NEVER buy or recommend a Citroen ever!

Submitted: 15/08/2008 08:45:21

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Deborough McKeown, Berkshire

Citroen C2 2003

I've had many problems with this vehicle electrical and mechanical head lights keep blowing. Complete comms unit replaced £433.00 had problems with the gears not changing in patern with the running of the car this was taken back some 4 times the last time on the back of a recovery van when the car would not go anywhere nothing in the acceleration, gears moved but stationary. This has been going on for 15months also whilst under warranty, extended warranty was not taken out as explained they say a lot of things are down to wear and tear which are not covered and the policy is not worth the paper it is wrote on at Ã‚£300 a year. The car was taken to Wyatt at Wokingham and I was first told the clutch is the prob and may also need fly wheel, cost 800.00 to 1000.00 I have now been told it is the gear box 1200.00 + parts, I a now dealing with the owner of the site as now based at Wokingham to see what is going on I am not happy and now waiting on response, so in a nut shell don't buy C2 Furio or be warned about some faults. Happy driving! 1 rating meaning I do not rate Citroen.

Submitted: 29/02/2008 16:01:30

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