Citroen Road Test Reports And Car Reviews

Citroen C2 vts 2006

Just had my c2 vts 2 weeks now - very impressed with the speed, handling and looks - amazing too. Head turner too. Raced a few cars now and beat them easy - left a c2 vtr standing and also the saxo vtr (killed it). Raced a Lexus is200 - beat that too and also did a new Aastra sri 150 diesel; so plenty of power to play with. The thing I’m impressed with is the 0-60 speed of 8.1 considering most 2 litres 2 l8 6s early 7s and 160 bhp plus the c2 vts time is amazing considering its a 1.6 16 valve. All in all I think its a great car; cheap insurance (group 2) at group 8.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 Hdi 2005

Just an update since my last posting. The Picasso has found that it enjoys ’named’ diesel more than Tesco’s! ... drives much more smoothly on BP or Total, engine is much quieter and more responsive. On Tesco’s the engine response very ’on/off’; on the named brands it more controllable and just all round better... Even at a few more pence per litre it is well worth it! I still haven’t got used to the brakes.. A known problem on the 2.0 diesels ... they are so sharp! So you have to be heavier footed on the throttle and lighter on the brake pedal, and that is difficult. It also has the normal Picasso trait of being moved around a bit by sidewinds. The engine though is great on the motorway, quiet, powerful and smooth... It’s very easy to end up going faster than you should! I’m still happy with it, and if you need the space/size but with decent fuel economy (I’m averaging now around 55mpg), this is a car that should be high on your list to look at and test drive.

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 £200, then the switch didn’t work - another £300, then I was told the BSI unit had blown - another £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!

Citroen C1 Cool 2007

I bought my wife a Citroen C1 Cool last August. It was brand new out of the showroom. It was our second showroom bought Citroen; the other was a Saxo Forte - it had a glove box; our C1 only has a shelf. Surely the cost would be small for somewhere to hide those CDs! Also, last winter my wife found that when we had a frost the drivers door locks would freeze up and the door would not latch she had to come from work holding the door with one hand. The car though is cheap to run - £35 road tax, endless miles per tank-full and remarkably comfortable and nippy around town. Hopefully you will some how sort out these rather minor problems before we purchase our next Citroen car.

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.

Citroen C2 1.4HDISX 2007

The only problem I have had so far is a leak on the air conditioning pipe. Pipe replaced, seems to be ok now.

Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2008

Hey guys, it may be a bit cheeky of me putting this road test report in now, however the Berlingo Multispace is a brill car. I have a disability, and this car ticks all of my boxes for getting in and out, wheelchair access, room for my two teenagers, the wife "Och" ect. On my test drive, I thought that it would be like any other car, but I was bloody wrong. The car is smooth, comfortable and quiet. I love this car so much. Thanks to Citroen for making such a good car at an affordable cost.

Citroen C3 Pluriel Cote D'Azur 2006

Roof leaks, boot lid leaks, door hinge bolts loosen, hinge on boot lid now broken, and it looks like £3000 to replace entire roof - and Citroen are saying it is not covered by warranty! Do not buy.

Citroen Dispatch Window Van 2004

I have had our dispatch window van from new, it has now done 65,000 miles and it has never needed anything except services. a great motor.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 hdi vtx 2007

Great space, economy and comfort. After-sales service letting the experience down.

Citroen C6 HDI 2007

Hi from Australia, I received mine last week. One year old, yet only first registered in June 08, now I’m the owner as of September. Bought it for it for the on-road price of a new fully loaded C5 and it had done only 1300km! I’ve always loved sporty cars but I’m finding myself enjoying driving slower! They way the car glides around makes me feel good and I want to prolong the experience every time I go for a drive. Some of the things I love... the HUD, you cannot appreciate how good this is until you use it. The voice command system that amazes all my passengers. The auto driving position memory that includes all mirrors and the HUD. The automatic movement of the steering wheel out of the way when you leave the car. The interior lighting and ambiance is all class. But the # 1 thing is the way this car makes a individual statement of beauty. It is the natural beauty of a Miss Universe in in a world of page 3 models.

Citroen C5 2.0 VTR+ 2008

Loads of space and much more robust than previous Citroen’s. Engine is a strong performer with easy 45mpg. But, all the controls are so lifeless you really need to readjust after driving another car and the suspension is so soft it floats up and down constantly on the motorway making my wife and daughter sea sick. Definitely need to try before you buy.

Citroen C5 2001

I have found this car to be the most comfortable car ever, and has never actually failed to get me from A to B, however, the faults I am experiencing seem to be common. Cold starting problems, car loses power and trips to limp mode, will not change gear. Switch off, restart, Traffic Master speaks, and off we go again. Problem seems to be getting worse now, also, cruising happily on motorway, start up an incline, bump into limp mode again, stop and restart...ok. Have read a lot of reports in forums, but no answers really. The ECU has shown, anti-pollution fault, and automatic gear box fault more often. I hate main dealers and can’t afford to go there, once was charged £96 for a fuse!! When it falls apart I would like a car that has NO ENGINE MANAGEMENT COMPUTER, as I had the same anti-pollution fault problems with a Peugeot 307, the only brand new car I ever bought and biggest mistake ever. Dealership was abominable, and I gave up after 6 months of hell and got rid of it.

Citroen C4 1.6 D Cool 2007

My first C4 had a catalogue of problems too long to list, but with a leap of faith I was given a good deal to change to a new one last year (a 5 door diesel instead of my previous coupe). The only issue I have had with my current C4 is some early driver’s seat wear (the driver’s seat fabric was replaced without argument). The car is 100% reliable mechanically and my mpg averages around 53. It is extremely quiet and comfortable on motorways and around town and whilst not as eye-catching as the coupe it is more practical. The cruise control works fine as do all the electrics and I have covered over 30,000 miles so far. The glove box has only stuck once but anyone who has previously owned a C4 might know a carefully aimed whack underneath the glove box releases it! Overall, I can forgive such things as it is such a good all-round car and is still something different with a unique dashboard layout.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6HDi VTR+ egs 2008

Was concerned that the 1.6 engine would be lacking, but it is great. EGS gearbox is smooth when you get used to it, and easy to override even when in automatic mode. I travel a bit on the motorway so economy is 50mpg, coupled with the low tax bracket this is such an economic car. Best looking in its field (s-max comes close but way too expensive). No problems yet (only 2000 miles on clock).

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI 2005

This is my second one, the first being a 1.8 SX on a Y plate which I owned for 4yrs. The diesel takes a little getting use to as you have to be a little heavier on the right foot and be a gear down on where you would be in the petrol! I mostly drive on the motorway and by staying between 56 to 60 mph I am getting just over 60mpg (based on the amount of fuel I put in, not on the on-board computer), I was getting around 45 in the 1.8 petrol driving in the same way... so a lot better. A great car, at good prices, versatile, roomy, nice high seating position and lots of ’kit’ on-board for the price. I would recommend the Picasso to anyone thinking of buying one.

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.

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.

Citroen C4 vtr+ 2006

Its an OK car; the technology seems to work most of the time but cruise control has it moody moments. Also had a fault with air conditioning which was fixed under warranty and has now returned. Will see if Citroen will repair for free as it seems to be a problem with this model if not will never buy another Citroen. This is my fifth Citroen and I can’t say I have had any problems with past cars.

Citroen C8 2.0 HDi SX 2004

Comfy and spacious - however, the automatic gearbox is an absolute nightmare. Fault, after fault, after fault which Citroen aren’t interested in. Gearbox replaced at 30k under warranty. Now on 60k and it’s as bad as ever but out of warranty. The electronic management of the gearbox is a major design flaw. The manual should be better, although generally the fully integrated electronic control system in the car is just a design technique to get you to return the car to Citroen for regular (and very expensive) repairs. Car struggles to get better than 26mpg. And no, this isn’t a one-off fault report, a google search will reveal just how well known the fault on the AL4 auto gearbox is. Be prepared to spend £2k every 30K miles for a new gearbox.

Citroen C2 Furio 2004

I have had my C2 for about 1 1/2 years. Never had any problems with it until now..... Driving about 60mph and there is almighty bang from the engine and smoke coming out of the engine. Apparently I need a new engine.... AA man says he has never seen anything like that before. He reckons its something inside the engine that has caused it to blow.... Oh and warranty is up... so dunno what happens now?!

Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6Hdi VTR 2006

I bought my C4 1.6Hdi VTR plus on a 55 plate on 01/08/08. I’ve had it back to the dealer 3 times in 3 weeks. The first fault was a rattling on the steering wheel when travelling at 70mph and when breaking. This was rectified by a change of front discs and swapping and balancing the front and back wheels. The latest problem is the glove box. This has jammed shut and the handle has subsequently snapped. This is going in next week so i am hoping for a change with no cost to me. Apart from those small problems the car is packed with great technology that could not be matched with any other car for the 7k i paid for it. The suspension is a bit tight and small pot holes do feel a lot bigger than they actually are but all in all a great car (touch wood).

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.

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!

Citroen C2 2006

Great car. Had mine coming up to 3 years now and not had one problem with it. The build quality could be better as it does rattle a little but I’ve found it to be very reliable and handles really well. However, I don’t advise going to Citroen for services as their after sales service is really bad and services are way over priced.

Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6HDi Desire 2007

I have wanted a Berlingo since the restyle in 2003, and eventually got one last year. Overall, very good. Some people don’t like the upright driving position, but I think its great, Visibility is very good, but windscreen pillars are thick. Sliding doors are a big advantage (especially when it is windy !). The modutop is a work of art, with plenty of storage, but I have noticed quite a few squeaks and rattles from the many plastic mouldings. The 16valve HDi engine is a bit slow setting off but is strong from 1500 rpm. I can’t seem to get any more than about 48-50 mpg out of it, but then I don’t do much motorway travelling. It had to go back to the dealers for a valve to be changed on the engine (lack of power), but has been ok since. Now there is a new Berlingo model out. I didn’t initially like the new Berlingo, but when I saw the XTR version in Gold paint, it slowly grew on me until I decided to order one. It has gone a bit upmarket, and has lost some of the ’utility’of the old model, but it still has a sold metal floor in the back, (not some manky bit of hardboard covering the spare wheel, that falls apart after the first week !).The new one drives a bit better, with less road and wind noise. All the advertising says the new model has "more glass area", but it doesn’t, a large proportion of it is blacked out, the clear area is less. Also the new Modutop has lost the two little cupboards that I found useful, but in it’s defence the new model has some extra storage elsewhere to compensate. I will have to see whether it is truly better than the old model after a bit of use.

Citroen C4 VTR+ 2Litre 2007

Had the car now for just over a year. Love the looks and the engine which is very quick. The little innovations such as the air freshener in the vents is a nice touch. Overall it is a very nice car, but... firstly I developed a rattle from the boot lid, not major but very annoying. Then the glove box lid became stuck and would not open. Also, drivers side rear brake light had gone out. All 3 I got fixed under warranty. Then when it came back, the wiring in the glove box was left out and then my reverse lights became stuck on. Along with this, my rear wiper stayed stuck on the intermittent setting when the front wipers were put on. Nothing major but very annoying on a car that’s only a year old. Now the rear brakes have developed an unnerving rubbing sound and my boot lid latch has become stuck. Oh, and also the rear seats seem to not want to lock into place. Another trip to the dealer would sort that out. But don’t let these niggles put you off what is apparently a very good car according to a number of reviews. Just be wary when buying. I must admit, I have put in an order for a Golf R32 as I will not buy French again.

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!

Citroen C3 Pluriel 1600 2005

I love my C3 Pluiel but I have to say that the roof leaks dispite getting it repaired by Citroen. I have the 1600 and I do find it a bit thirsty on petrol but other than that, I love the car, its such fun!

Citroen 1.6HDI Exclusive 90bhp (Iron Grey) 2007

Very good car - I drive these at work all the time. Best in class. I would recommend buying used or pre-registered though. Works best with any diesel, the petrol versions are rubbish.

Citroen C2 1.1 SX 2005

I have owned the car from new. It is a very reliable little car, very cheap to own and run plus it is also the easiest car to drive I have ever owned. Highly recommended; if you buy from new.

Citroen C5 vtr 2005

This car , bought second hand, developed a hunting problem when cruising. Also, slight cutting out at start from lights, junctions etc... Then one day, the engine revs wound themselves up tp full and stayed at 6000 rpm while I had the ignition key in my hand! This was accompanied by copious amounts of acrid white smoke. I stalled the car in gear to stop it, and it turned out the ecu had gone doolally... The oil pot, (pollution control) valve was left open, and the engine mearly sucked all the oil out and ran on this. Cute trick but a little disconcerting. I shudder to think of the consequences had the wife been driving!

Citroen C1 Vibe 2006

Very good small car, looks great according to my daughter who uses it more than my wife. Nippy and gives 52/56mpg on short journeys, going up to 65/69 on longer runs. Good dealer, only seen for a service, no faults so far.

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.

Citroen Relay L2 H2 2007

The New Relay offers a higher level of comfort and specification than any of its competitors. ie: the driving position, cab layout, storage compartments, cd-rds radio and free sat-nav are nothing short of superb. The low rear-loading door height is also top-class. However, the problems with this vehicle are build-quality, reliability and after sales service. I drive approximately 1000 miles per week and have previously used Transits, Merc Sprinters or VW’s but was attracted to the Citroen by positive professional reviews, the enhanced cab specification and competitive pricing. After just 10000 miles I required AA asistance to repair a fractured coolant pipe. A temporary repair lasted a further 5000 miles without any problem, until a Citroen replacement could be sourced. This lasted only another 8000 miles before again fracturing in an identical weld position. The AA patrolman who made the 2nd repair advised me not to replace the part as he had recently been called to three identical failures. Interestingly, the temporary repair has now lasted twice as long as two genuine parts combined although Citroen deny there is a fault. From time of purchase, the door hinges and door release quality was poor. The drivers door was difficult to close without force (until the retainer fell apart). The side loading door generates an alarm in the cab to indicate an imaginary open door and, additionally, prevents the central locking from working. The rear door releases fell out in the first week of ownership. Again, from time of purchase, attempting to reverse up any sort of incline will result in either excessive judder or clutch-burning. After approx 25000 miles I noticed a grinding noise from the steering column when maneuvering at slow speeds. According to Citroen, the vehicle is unsafe to drive and requires a replacement steering rack. I was not aware that a steering rack is required at 25k mile intervals! If you want a comfortable driving position, well laid out and high spec cab then buy a Relay. However, if you would prefer a reliable large panel van that spends more time on the road than in the workshop, then buy anything else!

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

In addition to my last report... It was found that a part under the engine/radiator had been left off when repair/service had been done allowing stone to damage radiator. Citroen will still not replace this part, or replace the second radiator that was damaged due to this, or refund my money. They have gone down in my esteem and I’m due to change the car and am looking elsewhere, and at different manufacturers. I was disgusted at the treatment i received.

Citroen C4 1.6 hdi 2007

Car completely faultless in 10,000 miles, the only gripe is the un-Citroen like ride.

Citroen C2 Code vts 2007

Top little motor; like !!$** off a shovel if you rev it hard enough. Raced a new 318 BMW to 80 mph and kept in front , the guy was sick but stopped at the next lights to ask me what the engine size was. Just finished a 600 mile trip with Mrs and baby, although not a car i would advise to any small family. It handled the motorway well; still with power in high gear. I’m shocked at some of the other reviews , I would definately advise the vts, in particular the code version as it is packed with elecs and leather. P.s . I got 123 mph on the M18 (on my own of course) and it still wanted to go but i chickened out.

Citroen C5 2.2 Hdi exclusive Automatic 2005

Well where do I start, This is my third C5 and this purchase was an automatic 2.2 Hdi. Apart from the usual electronic faults I have become the victim of a car that Citroen UK and its Dealers cannot fix. Yes that is right they have admitted there is a problem but they do not know what is causing it and cannot fix it. What is it doing wrong _ On cold mornings predominately I start the car place the gears selector in reverse or drive, press the accelerator and hey presto the car will not move or moves at a pace on par with a tortoise. after about 20 -45 secs warm up the car is back to normal. In the summer the problem seems to go on vacation. Citroen haveadmitted to the problem existing and have been trying to fix it for 2 years and 3 months. I think I have been very reasonable even when I had the car to drive; but now I have started rejection procedures which I threatened in March 2006 but was talked around and out of it as they said not to worry as they would fix it, thats a promise (some promise). Is there any body else out there with the same problem. If so would you contact me @ barriep1@hotmail.com. Other than this problem I have a great love of the C5 as a very good towing vehicle but a purchase of a new C5 now seems well away from even a possibility at the moment as why buy a car that the manufacturer cannot fix when it goes wrong and dangerously wrong to put my life at risk.

Citroen C5 Estate 2.2 HDI Auto Exclusive 2005

Whilst not the estate version I have an interesting point/problem with the C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive Auto. For 2 years Citroen have been trying to fix a problem when the car is started from cold predominately in the winter. After starting the engine and selecting either drive or reverse, pressing on the accelerator the car fails to move or moves very, very slowly. This can be very dangerous at road junctions if the car is not responding fully. In the summer or warm mornings the problem seems to go on holiday until about November. Citroen UK have now given up and said the do not know what the problem is and they cannot fix it..............WHAT A STATEMENT. I am starting rejection procedures after giving them chance after chance to fix it. It is a funny old world but the new flag ship C5 2.2 HDi is not available as an automatic!! Wonder why?? If there are any other sufferers with the same problem I would like to hear from you. Contact me on BarrieP1@hotmail.com. Regards Barrie Pestell Please note if you sit in the car and wait about 45 seconds the car responds fairly well most of the day.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2008

You must be one of the lucky ones. My Citroen is only 1 month old and has received 3 down loads for the electronic gear shift and still to no avail and the sister car is the same. This is a common problem and Citroen are aware of such problems.

Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive 2007

This is a big car and perfect for a large family. It’s excellent at coping with long trips - both the car itself and the passengers arrive in a very good condition. You get a lot of car for your money and it copes well both about town and on the motorway. It is perhaps a little unexciting and that is why I think it will be mostly used by company car drivers. Not the most luxurious of cars but inexpensive to run and reliable.

Citroen C1 1.0 Vibe 2007

Great car - great price. I needed a car that was good value for money, good in towns and cities and good looking! At just over 5k this has to be the best car around for that money. Fuel economy is excellent, I only have to visit the filling station twice a month. Reliability has not been questioned in 7 months. Power steering and expanse of glass make driving and parking really easy, plenty of legroom and headroom too. This is an environmentally friendly car that is cheap to run, cheap to insure and is, without a doubt, the best in its class.

Citroen C4 2006

Dutton Forshaw Blackpool Part exchanged a Mazda for a new 06 reg Citroen C4 Auto in March 2006. Up to 25/03/2008 it has had repairs to the value of £3,325 and was taken back to the garage on 10/04/08 for more work. Repairs include 2 new coolant sensors; car would not start on 2 of the coldest days of 07 and 08. 4 times when I was driving in November 2006 there was a loud bang and the car skidded to a stop with the dash board going haywire. I was traveling approx. 20, 30, 40 and 30 miles an hour at the time. The last 3 occasions I was on a dual carriage way, and should have been doing 70 mph. I was told it was a software problem and the car was safe to drive. On the 2nd and 3rd times I called out the AA and the car was taken to the garage. It was found that the engine was actually going into ’limp mode’. I had to have a new gear box and the car was only 7 months old - this cost £2,770. This was the only time I was provided with a replacement car as this repair took over 2 weeks. Since purchase I am continually receiving error messages on the multifunction displays, usually as the car is moving. I have had one of the display screens replaced but the errors still occur. For months last year I had to drive with the front passenger seat belt locked at all times because the car would bleep continuously otherwise. (I was told if I opened the passenger door the car ’thought’ a passenger should be sitting on the seat). The speed limiter is continually turning itself off and has done so since the car was purchased. This was again repaired in March 08 and it is now obvious that the speed limiter had not functioned properly since the car was purchased. One fault has been recorded 10 times on the car’s on board computer. I rang Citroen; they took all the details and I was told these would be put on their database. I was also given a case number but was told my complaints had nothing to do with Citroen, only with the dealer. It was up to me to ask for my money back or a replacement.

Citroen C6 2.2 HDi 2008

What a refreshing car. Tired of BMW/Merc/Audi? This is a beautiful looking car and offers a real alternative to the same old executives out there. I’ve gone for the diesel as it offers better fuel economy but I don’t feel I’ve compromised the drive because of this. It as plenty of grunt and power and delivers it effortlessly. The interior is luxury itself and very well equipped including a decent sat nav. Stunning.

Citroen C2 2004

DO NOT BUY a 1.4 HDi Diesel SX C2!!! I had mine for just over 5 months and had it was a nightmare. When it was just over 3 years old the engine started to cut out, I took it to a guy I know who works for Citroen, he said he could tell me what was wrong with it before I told him the symptoms, he said after just over 3 years one of the fuel injectors and a sensor breaks in most of the C2s. The bill for this was just over £1000.00.

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006

I have had three Picasso’s. Good cars, value for money. I had a problem with third- radiators - stones keep hitting and putting holes in it, this was not covered by warranty. At £350 a time this was expensive. Has anybody else had similar problems?

Citroen Xsara Picasso 2001

This car, well O-6O in 7 seconds, excellent for a family MPV; acres of space. The best in its class.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 vtr+ Diesel 2007

Had this car 11 months, never missed a beat. Gearbox bit strange at first but now no problem. Returns 42mpg overall. Loads of storage space and seats extremely versatile. Drives well with one or 7 in but does not like high winds. Now owned more than 60 Citroen’s and it has been a pleasure to drive. May go for the 5 seater next as I don’t need a 7 seater.

Citroen C2 2005

I got this car for 3 years and I had 9 accidents. It is much safe and the body is strong and i didn’t have any problems except something in the gearbox that didn’t make the car shift and they changed it for me for free. I’m not in the UK, I’m in Kuwait.

Citroen C6 hdi exclusive 2.7 2007

If it is possible to fall in love with a car - then I have! Two previous Mercedes are now a memory.If you want to have an experience with every trip then this is the way to do it. Fabulous comfort, panache, exclusivity and competence - this car has all that and more. It is smooth,quiet,powerful(without the fuss) and has every toy you could ever need. You even have two girls talking to you on the sat nav - one an English school marm and the other a ’bb’ french type with a lisp - heaven!. If you test drive one - give it at least an hour - everything is radically different. I have had the car only a few weeks and the smile has never left my face.

Citroen C5 Estate 20ltr hdi 6 speed manual 2005

Clutch problems, 2 new clutches fitted one at 9000 miles the other at 22000. Citroen know there is a problem and they are now fitting heavier clutch plates. I have got mine done on the warranty but the local dealer and Citroen have not been very helpful until I threatened legal action and they soon had change of attitude! The rest of the car is very good and just out of warranty; parking sensor gone costing £75.00 to replace fitted. I hope thats it now 24000 on clock and running well.

Citroen C1 1.0 Vibe 2007

I love my little C1 and it’s so affordable to run. The only downside is the boot space but it’s a very well designed compact car and looks gorgeous too. Very nice and nippy to drive. Extremely reliable.

Citroen C2 2004

I purchased a C2 just over three years ago ..... it’s had regular services & with only 25,000 miles I have had to replace the throttle, clutch & gear box ...... The car isn’t even paid off yet to add insult to injury!! Citroen are well aware of the sensor drive problems but don’t seem to care.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 hdi vtr egs 2008

Having read several bad comments about the electronic gearbox on this car, I was quite concerned that I would be disappointed. How wrong can people be?-The gearbox is the smoothest thing since Guinness! I can only think that the bad comments have been left by people who can't drive! The car is already giving 45 mpg, with less than 1000 miles on it, so it's not yet even run in and is getting better all the time. As stated earlier, the gearbox is superb, even in auto mode, which can be over ridden at any time using the paddles and has not missed a beat. I've owned several "people carriers", from most main line manufacturers and this is definitely the best! My family love it and the standard features are nearly all "extras" on other cars (particularly, my previous favourite, the Zafira)-This knocks the Vauxhall into a cocked hat! Don't worry whether you'll like it,-If you can drive-You'll LOVE IT!

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 £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.

Citroen C1 2008

Just taken delivery of my new Citroen, it is red and looks like a ladybird. about the same size as one.... It is a really nice little car, goes well, and runs on one tank of petrol for ages; on the whole I really like it. I know it is a cheap car, but I do feel that the cost of putting in electric windows and central locking as standing would not have cost that much. I really wish I had insisted on that, I haven€™t had a car without electric windows for years. Now I realise why, it€™s a pain....... Never mind it gets me to work and back is comfortable and the gear box is great. So all in all a 4 out of 5.

Citroen C5 2006

I had a series of BX’s and Zantias. Loved them. Bought a Picasso, felt like cart, springs in the back. Tried a C4- little better. Now have a C5.VTR 138 hp. Great car!

Citroen C5 1600 hdi est 2005

After two Xantia’s, each covering 90,000 miles with no unexpected problems, the c5 hdi was obviously my next car. I purchased it from the same garage with 9,000 miles on the clock and less than 25,000 miles later and still within the 3 year warranty, the clutch explodes, well, I have not had a clutch go on a car for at least 35 years! Both dealer and Citroen reject there being a problem here, but according to Honest John’s website among others, it is an EU wide problem about which Citroen seem either unaware, or are just ignoring, I believe the latter! They say the fault is fair wear and tear and are not interested. Quoting me over £1200 for the job, which I got down to £950 after a lot of complaining, it’s not exactly a cheap repair. The clutch on this model is definitely under par. I love the car, but Citroen’s response is indefensible.

Citroen C1 C1 VIBE 2006

Very pleased with the running costs of the car and find it very nippy. Am trading it in for a rhythm cos i miss electric windows and central locking. Have been having trouble with driver and tailgate locks and this car is garaged. Wish there was an actual glove compartment; I can’t imagine it costs Citroen much to put one in. Was really chuffed with the cost of the car tax this year. I would like a bit more oomph on the motorway when necessary but when the engine is wound up it cruises along with everything else quite nicely (within the legal speed limits of course). But then it is only a tiny engine. The rear of the car gets filthy very quickly as the back is almost vertical living out in the countryside means it is dirty more than clean driving round the lanes to work and visibility in reversing is pretty bad as the wiper blade isn’t very big. But I do love the car.

Citroen C5 Exclusive 2006

I had a previous 3 litre C5 which had a host of irritating problems - never major but things that simply shouldn’t go wrong plus scores of ghost faults where either there would be a warning message or something would stop working but there was really nothing wrong and most would simply go away. Performance at the top end was great but the automatic made low end acceleration nothing to write home about. Comfortable, full of gadgets and roomy yes but not very inspiring. When it needed a rear silencer box at £900+ I decided it was time to move on and after searching for a while cautiously bought the face lift model with a 2.2 litre diesel. What a difference! It’s like driving a completely different car. The diesel provides excellent low end acceleration and the loss at the top end is hardly ever an issue. The ride is better, the road holding so completely different that it is hard to believe it is the same suspension system. I’ve now driven around 20,000 miles in just over a year and had only one ghost fault and no erroneous error messages. The ride, the comfort, the space and the value for money - I am really pleased with this car. One significant downside is the difficulty in changing bulbs in the headlamps - I’ve ended up leaving it the garage - 1/2 hour labour bringing the cost of a side light to over £50!

Citroen C6 30i saloon Exec 2006

Put aside the snobbery of the BMW/Merc/Audi masses, this is a head turner. You can smugly drive in refined comfort knowing that you have saved £10- £15k on similar spec on ’’der rippoffs’’. So the petrol version .its not the most economical to run, buy 18 month to 2 years old with low mileage so you don’t take the depreciation hit, and get it converted to gas! This isn’t just driving - this is Citroen driving at its best. You’re not just driving a car - you are driving a piece of art and motoring heritage. You will want journey’s to last longer and you will always opt for the long way home! The need to rush leaves you when you enter the cabin space but there is plenty to help you if you are pushed for time. The power unit roars and purrs and you might not notice that gear change (it really is that smooth). Beware the seat heaters - they’re hot!

Citroen C1 1.1 Vibe 2006

Twenty past eight...Saturday morning...should be in bed...wife woke me up...wants to go test drive a bloody Citroen C1 ...wants a red one...with a cigarette lighter...lots of miles to the gallon...lots of questions from the salesperson...can’t be bothered with the free coffee...where’s the bloody car...let’s all get comfy...(Yer right oh)... Yep, really was not interested in test driving this little slipper box on wheels but had to render myself willing as the wife is so keen on these cute little cars, (her words not mine)! Driving around the car park was the easy bit, not much room to manoeuvre between all of the bigger, larger, huger, impressive, vehicles on offer at the local showroom, but this little but danced in and around all of them, with ease. Leaving the car parking area...well that was a complete nightmare, (felt as if the car had shrunk enough to slide under the nearest Mondeo spoiler, and be cuddled by it’s under body exhaust system. The first thing you all should really know is that these C1 cars are very small, i mean had my wife been any more than the fourteen stone and one pound she claims to be, then it would have to be back seats down and lean in with your arms wrapped around your neck, whilst you try and squeeze the bottom half of her into the tiny gulley Citroen call a rear boot. I suppose these vehicles are perfect for inner city town use, (or Cindy, Barbie and Ken), and a good job they would do as well, but not ever have i had to feel terrified, been so "at risk", when surrounded by much, much bigger cars in every lane that i ventured into, (even a Mini resembled a bloody Mondeo, from where i was sat. Good town car...Yes certainly. For four people ... never. Good value for money and reliable...certainly. For real drivers and men...er nope. Sexist i may seem, but realist i really am and i still prefer the Corsa.

Citroen C5 LX 2006

The C5 is a large, comfortable long distance tourer and in the 110 bhp diesel format is very economical. However it is not so good around town or on winding country roads. The cars bulk makes it difficult to manoeuvre and, without parking sensors, extremely difficult to judge where the rear is. The big let down is the electrics, especially the engine control system which continues to cause periods of irregular running in spite of being back to the dealer 5 times in less than 2 years. That said it has never let me down and the problems have mainly been annoying rather than serious, like the engine fan running on at full speed for 10 mins even when the engine temperatures are normal. Its pity is that these niggles detract from a reasonable car but why on earth did they make all the front lamp bulbs so difficult to change!!

Citroen C5 2.2 hdi estate-exclusive 2004

I have owned the car for two years, the engine is fantastic no problems, the ride is very comfotable, but over the last three months a few things started to go wrong. The boot interior lights , the button in the boot which raises the back of the car up and down, the rear wiper and then the tailgate opening button all stopped working. The back up power on the computer read empty . The car is out off warrenty. I thought this will cost me lots of money to put right, so I started to check the wiring myself. I found where the wires came from the car into the tailgate , in the top left hand corner covered in a flexible rubber tube. Three of these wires inside the tube were broken all in the same place. I repaired these and every thing now works, but I am sure more will break as the wire bends double everytime the tailgate is opened and closed. Citroen UK tell me they have not had any reports of this happening to any other C5 estates. I cannot believe this. If you have any of the above problems it maybe worth checking these wires. I would buy another C5 but I am disappointed with both by Citroen dealer and Citroen Uks lack of interest and response to my problem and solution.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Grand Picasso 2007

Put one as you can’t put 0 stars. Have owned a grand picasso diesel with automatic gear box for less than 48 hours, and already it’s in the garage. The parking break failing and ESP failing as well as service lights went on, car immobilized, one day sat at the dealer’s, had to take bus home as waranty only kicks in after so many hours, so had to go and get rent a car 25 km from home at night. Was enjoying it untill then, wish I had bought Volkwagen.......................... How can Citroen sell defective cars like so ??????????????????

Citroen C5 1600 diesel 110 hp 2005

A HEALTH warning for all owners of this model. Bought this car with 200 miles on the clock ex demonstrator my most recent of many faults was the so called environmentally friendly particle filter. It may be friendly to the environment but it is not very friendly to the driver.It is recommended that you replace this filter every 70.000 miles in the service book. I have had the car for two years with 28.000 on the clock now. It has been serviced regularly by the Citroen dealer I bought it from. Last service was 4000 miles ago when I had to have the gearbox rebuilt due to faulty parts but thats another story. Drive up to 100 miles a day to work. And put it down to my age feeling tired . irritated eyes , breathlessness, sore joints,stuffed nose, palpitations, and feeling really bad. Aged mid fifty. Then I started noticing the dashboard display was becoming discoloured and decided to check under the bonnet. Where I discovered that the turbo was covered in very heavy soot and after reving the engine and seeing the ammount of smoke that was coming back out of the turbo it was not hard to work out why the displays were stained and why I was feeling so bad as it was evident that fumes were coming in to the cab. This could have been a fatal situation. Took it back to the dealer and told them the whole story. It was with the dealer for two days the first day they had to order parts the second day they phoned to say it was ready. I enquired what had been wrong with it and the lady in the service dept replied that they had replaced the particle filter because it had become clogged by carbon build up and was stopping the exhaust fumes from getting out and that Citroen UK had a fault number against it so they were aware of it. I was completely shocked by this response surely if they knew about this fault it should have justified a recall. For such a thing to be advertised as environmentally friendly is a joke and Citroen need to come clean and admit these faults before there is a fatality. Got my car back with all the staining still in place. Looks like an old worn out car. Still waiting to find out the affects it has had on my health. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED have not got time to go through the rest of the faults.

Citroen Relay 2.0HDi 1100 SWB 2005

Good van, works hard. Nice and quiet and very comfortable cab. Fully adjustable seat and steering column make it very easy to find the perfect driving position and lots of space for stowing odds and ends. Good access to load space in the rear. Good all round reliable van.

Citroen C2 Enterprise 1.4HDi Enterprise 2007

I needed a vehicle that would be spacious enough for my work and would still be something I would want to drive for personal use, the C2 Enterprise is absolutely perfect for this. The steering took a little getting used to but it drives very well. It also comes with ABS as standard and and gives a generous 63mpg. Very stylish and comfortable and much nicer than schlepping round in a hulking big van. Beautiful.

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.

Citroen C15 Champ 600D 2004

Odd looking thing but don’t be put off because it’s a really good reliable workhorse. Mine has taken a real battering but still keeps going and has hardly cost anything since I bought it new. Nothing fancy about it, very basic cabin but still comfortable to drive. Good van.

Citroen Berlingo 1.9D 600LX 2006

Having driven the old style Berlingo, Citroen have definately improved just about everything on this van. Good dash layout, comfortable driving position, quiet engine, less body roll, a very drivable van. I spend on avarage 6hrs everyday driving so I can honestly say that this is a very comfortable van to drive. Good load space too.

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi SX 5dr 2007

Brilliant car. We have 2 kids and a Welsh border collie and have plenty of space for all three. Very good cabin layout and extremely comfortable. It also comes with Isofix, which is perfect for our 13 month old. Very economical to run and very easy to drive. Visibility is excellent and it handles like a much smaller car. My wife also feels confident driving this and she’s not a great lover of driving. Very quiet engine. All round excellent car.

Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 2007

Good on interior space, a smooth drive on the motorway but not the most exciting drive but it does the job.

Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDI SX 2007

So very glad I bought one of these! Performance and driving are excellent, spacious, versatile to own. Huge boot and still a very good looking car, don’t know why you would want anything else!

Citroen C1 1.0 Vibe 2007

I wanted a car to get me the 30 odd miles to work as cheaply as possible, but without compromising on Safety or Driveability. Oddly enough, it has almost the same performance as the old 1275GT mini, it’s slightly heavier due mainly to all the extra safety equipment, but also has a few more bhp! When pushed, it handles surprisingly well for a Citroen, and it is also relaxing to drive on the Motorway, if a little sluggish. I asked for a good deal and managed to get one for £5,500 with a trade in that was worth about 5p! It’s exactly what I wanted and better than I expected.

Citroen C1 C1 1.4 HDi 55 Rythym 2007

I wanted a car with great fuel economy and performance and my research identified the C1. Almost 70 miles to the gallon and an engine that gives me all the power I need. This is just about the perfect car and it cost me less than £7000. Great value for money, fuel economy and extremely reliable.

Citroen C3 1.1 2006

The C3 is a decent performer but in hindsight I wish that I had gone for the Clio. The performance is OK, space is very good and it’s good value for money but it doesn’t really excel in any department. A good all round car with the amount of interior space being its major plus point.

Citroen C8 2.0 HDi 16V 120 SX 5dr