Citroën C4 Cactus 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
130–135 PS
1.2L PureTech 130 Benzin
Quick lifestyle crossover
Fun to Drive!100–110 PS
1.2L PureTech Turbo Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Citroën C4 Cactus 1 is available with 5 engine variants — from 68 to 135 hp.
The Citroën 1.6L BlueHDi 100 (Diesel, 92–99 PS) has the DV6-BlueHDi100 (1.6L BlueHDi 100) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L BlueHDi 120 (Diesel, 120 PS) has the DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech (Petrol, 75–82 PS) has the EB2-NA (1.2L PureTech) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 131 PS) has the EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech Turbo (Petrol, 110 PS) has the EB2-DT (1.2L PureTech Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring breakage even at low mileage The C4 Cactus I is flagged at the MOT for spring breakages even at comparatively low mileages and vehicle age. The defect rate is well above the segment average. Symptoms: Car sinking on one side, cracking or loud bang over bumps, uneven ride height, hard suspension 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 Cactus 1 (2014–2020) — 31 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: EB2-NA (1.2L PureTech), EB2-DT (1.2L PureTech Turbo), EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), DV6-BlueHDi100 (1.6L BlueHDi 100), DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120). Typical issues affect Suspension, Electronics, Gearbox, Rust.
C4 Cactus (DV6-BlueHDi100, 2014–2020) — Stay Away!: AdBlue tank sensor faulty — engine start lockout imminent, Turbocharger bearing damage from oil sludge, DPF clogging in pure urban use. Power: 92–99 PS.
C4 Cactus (DV6-BlueHDi120, 2018–2020) — Stay Away!: AdBlue tank sender faulty — start lockout, Turbocharger actuator faulty — boost pressure loss, EGR system: valve and cooler contaminated. Power: 120 PS.
C4 Cactus (EB2-NA, 2014–2020) — Stay Away!: Wet belt disintegration in oil bath (timing belt in oil), Fuel entry into engine oil (oil dilution), Oil-bathed timing belt — belt disintegration. Power: 75–82 PS.
C4 Cactus (EB2-DT, 2014–2020) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption from coked piston rings, Turbocharger failure due to oil pressure problems. Power: 110 PS.
C4 Cactus (EB2-DTS, 2014–2020) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption — piston rings, Turbo bearing damage from diluted oil. Power: 131 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën C4 Cactus? 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