Best Citroën Cars

The 2012 C4 eHDI 6SP EGS is a very solid and reliable hatch – Just following up on my previous review of this Mk2 C4 which is a 2012 C4 Exclusive eHDI 6sp EGS, this vehicle with 130,000kms is going great guns… Read more

and strong as ever, all I do is change the oil and oil filter every 20,000kms (yes 20k as it doesn't need it every 10k) I use the synthetic 5W-30 only and I change the air filter and fuel every 60,000km and never ever had/have any problems or hassles. Yes and of course I had to change the battery after 8 years (fitted a VARTA stop/start 78aPh type) and after 100,000 kms I had to replace the fan, air conditioning serpentine belt and one of its pullies, as they just wore out, which cost $140 for both, and I did all the replacement jobs myself. This vehicle is bullet proof and a great 1500cc diesel engine hatch, great economy (I still get 950kms per 60 liters tank) has all the bells and whistles of climate control air conditioning, parking sensors front/rear and sides, lane changing sensors, partially covered leather seats with the heated/massage features, variable tinted windows, gps navigation which even today all these features are way up there and in a price range way above of what this vehicle does. Great car and a very reliable car that will not need an engine change until 1,000,000 kms.

Absolute disaster. Huge system failure requiring 12k in repairs. Do not buy! – I purchased a 2015 C4 Grand Picasso brand new. It had a 6 year warranty at the time. To be very fair, it was a great car - great on fuel, beautiful… Read more

to drive and roomy. Running costs were a little high (major service cost 2k!) and I was alternating between replacing brakes and tyres every year. However, no major repairs or recalls. However, out of warranty and just ticked over 130,000kms the Ad Blue/urea system failed. I have been quoted $12k for repairs. The car is not driveable. It’s a major and very expensive system failure. The ad blue system failure is a known issue with these vehicles and Citroen did nothing to recall and replace - assuming it was too expensive. I have lodged a claim with Citroen but it has now been 2 Months and they have not been forthcoming in offering any support or compensation for the major system failure. The car will now cost more to fix than it’s worth. Warning to all buyers looking at Citroens and those cars with the Ad blue system - just don’t buy! It’s not worth it.

100,000+ well kept and (like on mission impossible) its programmed to explode – Purchased a 2017 Citroen C3 Shine as a demo in perfect condition. Had the car 3 yrs with no problems. The vehicle recently travelled over 100,000 km.… Read more

Now for no apparent reason the cars warning lights come on every like a Christmas Tree. Seems like its nothing more than a sensor problem because the engine sounds & drives like it always has. The typical Orange engine light comes on every time & every now & then the Red STOP engine lights & sounds come on then I have to move off road to shut car down & restart for a reset. Often repeating the process. Bluetooth was another painful experience but maybe another time. I then had to get the car analized and apparently the computer states the engine has a knock?! What the hell is a knock I asked? He didn't know. It must be a Citroën thing. There are some awesome cars on & entering the market so be careful what car you choose. The C3 is a great looking car "but"(YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE LIPSTICK & THE PIG?) Let that one sink or google it. It was the 1st French car I've ever owned. Definetly will never buy a French car ever again. Im happy to show proof of purchase & pictures or the Dash if anyone is thinking of getting themselves a nightmare car. (I'm also open for Citroen to contact me if the know the problem. "I won't hold my breath with that one.) I will update if there are any improvements of the situation.