Citroën C4 Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 2.0HDi 16V VTR Plus 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I don't follow the crowd and buy a focus or astra!

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

Generally appreciative.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, because I love it!

What are you likely to buy next?

I like the look of the Peugeot 308.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,995

When did you buy the car?

October 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Fair price for the spec.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looks gorgeous, well equipped, and not as common as a focus or astra.

What was the dealer like?

Ok

What's it like to drive?

The 2.0 hdi is a simply fantastic performer. Loads of torque, doesn't matter what gear you're in floor the throttle pedal and it goes. Handling is good, although you can feel the heavy diesel engine up front when pushing hard. The only real drawback is there are quite a few blindspots.

What's it like to park?

No problem at all, especially with reversing sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing mechanical. The rear view mirror droops in hot weather which is a known fault and is fixable. The front bumper keeps popping out of alignment on the near side. These are just fixable niggles.

What's most practical about your car?

The pull out tray in the boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Definitely the cruise control / speed limiter. Cruise control is simply excellent on the motorway, and the speed limiter very useful in unknown towns full of revenue sorry safety cameras.