Citroën C4 Coupe (2004 - 2010) 2.0HDi 16V VTS 3d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am reaching a mid life crisis.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone loved its looks, my kids loved it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Citroen new "no" maybe second hand after a year when problems have been ironed out.

What are you likely to buy next?

I own a mazda 3 automatic now. I looked for reliability, and judging by the build quality compared to the citroen i think i made a good decision, no rattles or squeaks, the cabin does`nt shudder when going over bumps.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£13,995

When did you buy the car?

April 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

excellent price for a new vts diesel, later prooved not to be so.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

looked good, lots of toys, always fancied a sporty looking affordable diesel.

What was the dealer like?

friendly enough to start, later proven to be incompetent, giving out wrong details about the vehicle at the point of sale by more than one person.

What's it like to drive?

It was a pleasure to drive it must be said, plenty of power, smooth and economical.

What's it like to park?

Very small rear window with the spoiler blocked the view but the parking sensors a great help and were needed.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, developed an electrical fault after a couple of weeks. Off the road for weeks an weeks they nor citroen technical were able to fix the problem. Citroen customer services not interested. Had no choice but to reject the vehicle. Arguments with garage owner, did not get offered all my money back even though i involved trading standards.

What's most practical about your car?

Did not have it long enough to think of anything practical at the time.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control