2005 Citroen C4 HDI VTR + from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nothing so far so good.

Excellent car, got it because although brill my Lexus was costly to run and this is saving me 2K per year, less tax/insurance and 60 + mpg.

The only criticism is that I would have preferred an auto, maybe next year.

And the ride is firm, but ever so quite.

Not used to thinking when pulling away at junctions, but at speed the acceleration is superb.

An update from the owner, now done 17000 miles, all trouble free until the heater started to play up, dual climate control and the drivers side is hot or hot only! Dealer will resolve under warranty, but the resolution is to replace the heater unit, a two day job! Worried that this may happen after warranty expires now!

Still a terrific motor though!

Any body else had this problem??

I have owned my c4 coupe 1.6hdi (110) for almost a year. Its been almost trouble free. The cruise control was switching itself off after a few seconds. Not quite sure what was wrong, but Citroen fixed it no problems. Also, one thing to watch if you get a colour coded spoiler is the likelihood that resin will make the ends blister. I noticed this after 7 months, however, it was replaced without quibble. I absolutely love the car though and still think its the best around when you look at the cost to buy, the kit you get with it (I also had a few extras!!) the styling and in particular the sports seats which are extra comfy and the actual room in the cabin. In comparison I found the Astra to be very claustrophobic and cheap looking inside with seats that were not the best. The focus wasn't too hot on styling and I also found the cabin quite enclosed. However, at the end of the day its up to the individual what they want. As I said I love my car and I've had nothing, but good feedback from people who have commented, (plus, although it wasn't cheap I feel I've definitely had value for money in comparison with what I could have paid for either a Ford or a Vauxhall).

Another update from the owner, or rather the ex owner. I have taken the plunge. and exchanged it for an EGS model; an iron grey VTR+ 1.6HDI with panoramic roof.

It took a bit of getting used to the gearbox, but now that I have it's brill; fuel consumption is even better than the manual, getting well over 60 on a run and high fifties around town.

The only difference between the specs is that I had the security pack with the manual and miss the laminated glass etc, and factory fitted parking sensors. I asked for parking sensors to be fitted to the new car, these are after-market and not anywhere near as good as the manufacturers'; quite disappointing in performance. However, the car with the EGS can only be described as excellent.