- Citroen C4 (2004-2010) Buying Guide

Some car makers are just rediscovering interesting car design, but Citroen started a while ago - its C4 is the proof. Always strong on value, with low prices and lots of kit as standard, the original C4 came practical five-door or stylish three-door coupé forms. With a raft of engines and trim levels, there's something for everyone, but reliability can be an issue.

Key Dates

10/04:	The Citroën C4 arrives in five-door hatchback and three-door coupé forms, with 1.4 or 1.6 petrol engines, or 1.6 or 2.0HDi (turbodiesel) powerplants. The smaller diesel engine comes in 90bhp or 110bhp guises.

7/06:	The Cool special edition debuts, and the 1.6 HDi is now available with a semi-auto gearbox.

1/07:	The By Loeb special appears, with 1.6 or 1.8 petrol engines.

3/08:	The Cachet limited edition debuts.

9/08:	A facelift brings a revised nose and tail, extra standard equipment, fresh colours and wheel designs plus two new 1.6 petrol engines; 120bhp and 150bhp turbocharged units.

1/09:	The Airdream+ limited edition arrives.

3/09:	Another By Loeb special arrives, with 1.6 petrol or diesel power.

Checklist

Wiper blades come adrift, then scratch the windscreen. The electrics and electronics play up, especially the dash displays, radio and electric windows. Look for loose or broken interior trim. Glove box lids fail too. Air-con compressor drive belts fail. Dual-mass flywheels eventually fail; cars used in the city suffer most. The rear shock absorbers can prove short-lived. The paint can peel off the rear spoiler. Water gets into the front and rear lights.

We Like

Comfort
Style
Refinement
Standard kit
Affordability

We Don't Like

Iffy build quality
Numb steering
Uncertain reliability

Citroen C4 (2004-2010)

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