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2005 Citroen C4 reviews

Citroen C4 reviews by year of make: 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Read all reviews

Number of reviews: 11

The striking Citroën C4, a car that’s truly alive with technological innovations. There are two distinctive designs – a 5-door family Hatchback and a sporty 3-door Coupé – each giving you a blend of cutting-edge engineering, captivating performance and that certain Citroën style.

Chris Berry, Yorkshire

Citroen C4 VTR + 2005

This was my dream car, ever since viewing the robot transformer advert. always wanted one, now wish I hadn’t bothered. It looks gorgeous, I got the 3 door version. Loads of tech inside the car, but my car is plauged with faults. I’ve had it now 5 months and it’s been back to the garage 9 times now. It started off with the cruise control not working, the air conditioning blowing hot air instead of cold (not handy when you have a dog in the car), and the biggest fault I’ve had is trouble getting the thing started. Some mornings it just refuses to turn over until after trying 15 times. I’ve had all sorts replaced trying to fix the issue; the battery, a map sensor, and lots of different sensors. Hopefully it will be going back to the garage soon for good and I will finally get my refund. LOOKS GOOD, BUT IS BUILT LIKE A CITROEN (CHEAP AND UNRELIABLE).

Submitted: 10/03/2010 20:43:31

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Barry Turnbull, Northumberland

Citroen C4 2005

Absolutely terrible in cold weather. I’ve had one day when none of the doors would open but very commonly, the back doors don’t open in freezing weather. My daughter has to enter via the front and climb over into the back with me leaning in from the front to do her car seat up. Condensation is also a problem with ice on the inside of the windscreen on a cold day. The glove compartment door handle has also snapped off. No major mechanical problems though, touch wood.

Submitted: 05/01/2010 20:38:35

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Chris, Sussex

Citroen C4 1.6tdi 110hp 2005

I’ve had the car for four months now and unlike most of the reviews I’ve had no problems at all. It’s a very good car and I recommend it to any small families or anyone who does a long commute because of the low running costs.

Submitted: 19/11/2009 14:44:47

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C Edwards, Nottinghamshire

Citroen C4 VTS 2005

I seem to be luckier then most. I love the car. I used to have a top spec laguna, but due to electrical faults I got rid off it. This has many of the same toys plus a few more. I’m not saying it’s perfect, because it’s not. I let my cousin drive it and he’s broken the glove box handle. Also, a larger then average mate sat in the passenger seat and his girth pulled the seat side pocket away. Both are easy’ish to re-fit so I’m chuffed.

Submitted: 19/11/2009 11:10:46

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Lou Goldie, Gloucestershire

Citroen C4 320 CDi 2005

Me again - just had to replace the radiator for a third time and the car is just over 3 years old. Worst car I’ve ever owned and is due to be sold shortly. Had recalls, brake failures, loads of intermittent faults which may exist or not depending on accuracy of the car’s fault log. Not helped by terrible local dealership whose eyes light up as I walk in to ask for repairs (again). They are on speed dial on my phone which can’t be a good thing...

Submitted: 26/02/2009 08:45:54

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Peter Wilks, Staffordshire

Citroen C4 1.6 SX 2005

As usual - great looks, good engine, reliability and ride suspension for type of car. Done 25,0000 miles only drawbacks were glove box which seems a standard fault cost £75 to replace entire door unit. Electric windows seem a bit temperamental in cold weather and the worst fault which pisses me off is the windows badly steaming up and the aircon even on full blast in humid cold weather cannot clear it. The back window heater does clear the back window within 5mins but the condensation in all the car windows gets so bad it literally sometimes starts dripping off when its at its worst on all windows. Asked dealer to check aircon and they say its ok. Also checked seals and they are ok also, and the seat covers stain with water marks very easily. I’m thinking of ditching car soon as its getting on a bit now but apart from these niggles has been an ok family car bought second hand for £5,700 back in 2006.

Submitted: 07/01/2009 10:27:38

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Harry Kenyon, Flintshire

Citroen C4 sx 2005

Good looking car full of all kinds of gadgets. 89000 MILES LATER, 3 head gaskets replaced, Air con problems. Cruise control faulty, dealer unable to fix, tells me to remove battery and start again, problem still there. Glove box lid handle verry flimsy and stupid price from dealer [to replace]. Drivers seat jammed will not move back or forward, stuck in one position. Second Citroen that I have had, will not be going for third one. Shame because nice car to drive.

Submitted: 18/09/2008 09:56:21

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K Timpson, Nottinghamshire

Citroen C4 SX 1.6 2005

Similar experience to Philip Astin, I bought the Citroen as I thought they were fairly reliable. I got a second hand ’55’ plate, with only 12000 miles on clock - thought it was a bargain - however I have only had the car 6 months and the following faults: Anti-pollution light 4 times; Ignition coils 2 times; Oil going down; Total breakdown on M1, due to loss of compression in cylinder 1 and 3, still waiting for Citroen to finish repairing the engine a week later! If you are thinking about getting this car, think twice, worth spending that bit more on non-French motors.

Submitted: 16/09/2008 15:57:09

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Lou Goldie, Gloucestershire

Citroen C4 320 CDi 2005

Have had my C4 for about 18 months and am truly sick of the amount of times it has to go to the dealers for repairs. I get intermittent dash "faults" which prove to be nothing on investigation . It has had the radiator replaced twice in the short time I’ve had it. Latest problem is turbo charge failure. Just waiting to hear whether the £1,500 costs are to be covered under the warranty....... would quite happily sell it for scrap. Make me an offer!

Submitted: 11/07/2008 11:09:07

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Mike Stanley, Yorkshire

Citroen C4 VTR 2005

Had the car from new. A couple of recalls, and the engine management system developed a fault once which was fixed by the excellent local (Ipswich) dealer. Currently the cruise control has developed an intermittent fault. Cool looking 3 door model, with good fuel economy. If you are thinking of buying one of these try driving it at night first. For some reason the laminations in the windscreen produce a refracting effect which means that the lights of oncoming vehicles appear double. I mentioned this to the dealer who told me it was quite normal. Yeah right.

Submitted: 09/06/2008 09:02:16

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Philip Astin, Worcestershire

Citroen C4 2.0HDI Exclusive 2005

Most unreliable car I have ever owned. Ironic really, as my wife has had 2 Saxo’s and a C2, and I chose the C4 because her cars had been so reliable. The story so far is nearly 30 days of the road already this year alone (2007). Here is the list, as they say, "in no particular order": Electric windows failed (about a dozen times), loss of engine power (more times than I can remember - probably about 50), parking sensors failed (twice), headlights failed (once), tyre pressures failed (twice), air conditioning leaked into the cabin (once), turbo failed (3 times), turbo sensor faulty (once), catch on the back seat so you could not use the back seats (once), some weirdly named valve (once), cruise control (not worked for 2 years), immobiliser stranded me (once), depolution system (lost count, but around 10 times I think). Finally, I have also had 2 recalls from Citroen. Most recently the CD player will not let go of my CD’s. Think a comedian is at work, as it ejects the CD so you can see 2-3 mm’s of CD sticking through the hole, then instantly re-loads it. If I am quick I can win this battle of wills, but usually takes me 2 or 3 goes! Disturbing that the car beats me more often than I beat it, but that is its only sign of being "alive with technology", as most of the technology in mine has died. I have been trying to get rid of the car, but unfortunately it is a company car so it is beyond my control. If it was my own car I would definitely feel a little more emotional. Citroen UK have been disinterested when our Transport Manager has complained to them - odd when he has bought a significant number of Citroens in the past. They did give us a case reference number. Don’t really see the benefit, as once they had done that they lost interest. Best e-mail started "we have reached the end of the line with this car, we don’t know what else we can do". This was when the car still had 2 or 3 faults, the engine one being serious (regular loss of power when cruising on the motorway) and re-occurring. The only 2 positive things I can really say about my car is that our company now operates a "no Citroen policy" and contrary to most reports I have read, the dealer I use has been excellent, and I now think of Steve the Service Manager as a friend! If anyone is interested, the dealer is Brooklyn Citroen, Worcester. Just remember to tell Steve that Phil sent you.

Submitted: 20/11/2007 09:54:31

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