Citroën C4 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
140–211 PS
1.6L THP Benzin
Punchy turbo compact
Fun to Drive!140–211 PS
1.6L THP Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Citroën C4 2 is available with 5 engine variants — from 90 to 211 hp.
The Citroën 1.6L BlueHDi 120 (Diesel, 114–120 PS) has the DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L HDi 109 (Diesel, 109–116 PS) has the DV6-109 (1.6L HDi 109) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi 136 (Diesel, 140 PS) has the DW10-136 (2.0L HDi 136) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L THP (Petrol, 150–156 PS) has the EP6-THP (1.6L THP) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L VTi (Petrol, 120 PS) has the EP6-VTi (1.6L VTi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs wear prematurely The C4 II also shows above-average brake disc wear. Right up to the end of production, the MOT flagged rusting exhausts, oil loss and rapidly wearing brake discs. Symptoms: Brake pedal pulsating, grinding or squealing when braking, visible scoring on discs, increased stopping distance from 60,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 36 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën C4 2 (2010–2018) — 31 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: EP6-VTi (1.6L VTi), EP6-THP (1.6L THP), DV6-109 (1.6L HDi 109), DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120), DW10-136 (2.0L HDi 136). Typical issues affect Brakes, Electronics, Rust, Suspension.
C4 (DV6-109, 2010–2018) — Stay Away!: VNT turbocharger: vanes seized — most common failure, Injectors seized — cylinder head damage possible, EGR cooler leaking — coolant ingress. Power: 109–116 PS.
C4 (DW10-136, 2010–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — interference engine, high risk of engine damage, Common rail injectors — leakage and wear, Dual-mass flywheel — premature wear from 80,000 km. Power: 140 PS.
C4 (DV6-BlueHDi120, 2014–2018) — Stay Away!: AdBlue tank sender faulty — start lockout, Turbocharger actuator faulty — boost pressure loss, EGR system: valve and cooler contaminated. Power: 114–120 PS.
C4 (EP6-THP, 2008–2012) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and camshaft sprocket slippage, Extreme oil consumption from piston ring and valve stem seal wear, Turbocharger failure due to oil supply problems. Power: 140 PS.
C4 (EP6-VTi, 2010–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain rattle due to tensioner wear, Chain tensioner failure — timing chain rattles, Torn oil separator diaphragm in valve cover. Power: 120 PS.
C4 (EP6-THP, 2010–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and camshaft sprocket slippage, Extreme oil consumption from piston ring and valve stem seal wear, Turbocharger failure due to oil supply problems. Power: 150–156 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën C4? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee