Citroen C4
Registered from 2004 to 2026.
About this model
The Citroën C4 is a car produced by Citroën, part of Stellantis. It was positioned to be the successor to the Citroën Xsara. The first generation production started in September 2004. For its first two generations, the C4 was a compact car/small family car, but it was redesigned as a subcompact crossover SUV for its third generation.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën C4, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
The manufacturer has told owners of one of these to stop driving until the repair is done.
- The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 1.6 diesel. 5,807 of 26,869 tests failed, 22%.
Better than 12% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 34% | 1,947 |
| Tyres and wheels | 30% | 1,749 |
| Suspension | 28% | 1,625 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1,430 |
| Body and structure | 20% | 1,163 |
| Visibility | 13% | 776 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 30% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Suspension — 28% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 34% of its failures
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Body and structure — 20% of its failures
- Visibility — 13% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 18% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 8% | 7% | 180 | |
| 20–40k miles | 15% | 10% | 2,233 | |
| 40–60k miles | 19% | 14% | 6,871 | |
| 60–80k miles | 22% | 17% | 8,661 | |
| 80–100k miles | 25% | 19% | 5,329 | |
| 100–120k miles | 26% | 20% | 2,241 | |
| 120–140k miles | 24% | 21% | 722 | |
| 140–160k miles | 23% | 20% | 318 | |
| 160–180k miles | 28% | 21% | 152 | |
| 180–200k miles | 15% | 21% | 54 | |
| 200k+ miles | 18% | 21% | 66 |
26,827 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 129 hp · 1432 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 129 hp · 1483 kg · 2824 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 1395 kg · 2785 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 diesel · 117 hp · 1412 kg · 2811 mm wheelbase · 3.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.6 diesel · 106 hp · 1309 kg · 2608 mm wheelbase · 3.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 113 hp · 1438 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 113 hp · 1441 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 113 hp · 1447 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 108 hp · 1407 kg · 2621 mm wheelbase · 4.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 106 hp · 1427 kg · 2625 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 104 hp · 1422 kg · 2513 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 diesel · 1379 kg · 2609 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
- Do not drive
SR/02977/25
The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Request to stop driving
A12/00512/22
On vehicles equipped with a special rear suspension seat design, the rear suspension springs may suddenly separate from their lower seats. As a result, driving stability is affected, which may increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00795/24
The rear axle has not been properly welded. This may cause cracks to appear and spread, leading to a possible fracture of the rear axle. This could impair the steerability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01042/21
The vacuum pump may be damaged by certain materials resulting from chemical corrosion of the timing belt associated with degraded oil.That can lead to reduction or loss of braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01048/24
The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient, which can cause it break.This can lead to reduced braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01178/22
A rear wheel hub may become detached, resulting in the loss of a wheel, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01186/21
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01369/21
The propellant airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
14 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.