Citroën C4 X 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
155 PS
1.2L PureTech 155 Benzin
Sporty fastback saloon
Fun to Drive!130–131 PS
1.5L BlueHDi 130 Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Citroën C4 X 1 is available with 6 engine variants — from 100 to 156 hp.
The Citroën 1.5L BlueHDi 130 (Diesel, 130–131 PS) has the DV5-130 (1.5L BlueHDi 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 130–135 PS) has the EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech 155 (Petrol, 155 PS) has the EB2-ADTX (1.2L PureTech 155) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech Turbo 48V (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 100–101 PS) has the EB2-DT-MH (1.2L PureTech Turbo 48V) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën Elektro 100kW (Electric, 136 PS) has the EM-100 (Elektro 100kW) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën Elektro 115kW (Electric, 156 PS) has the EM-115 (Elektro 115kW) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment crashes and app connection faults The MY-Citroën infotainment system on the C4 X shows occasional crashes and faulty Bluetooth/smartphone connections. Remote functions of the Citroën app only work with limited reliability. Symptoms: Screen freezes or goes black, Bluetooth connection drops, navigation delivers incorrect data, CarPlay/Android Auto will not connect from 15,000 km | Low | |
| Door mirrors do not fold out Defects in electrically folding door mirrors are reported on the C4 X. Corroded contacts or failed mirror motors prevent folding — a typical problem on Citroën models of this platform. Symptoms: Mirror does not unfold on unlocking, mirror does not respond to switch, single-sided mirror failure from 50,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 40 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën C4 X 1 (2023–2026) — 36 engine-related and 4 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), DV5-130 (1.5L BlueHDi 130), EM-100 (Elektro 100kW), EB2-DT-MH (1.2L PureTech Turbo 48V), EB2-ADTX (1.2L PureTech 155). Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, HVAC.
C4 X (DV5-130, 2022–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain: 7 mm chain breaks — Stellantis recall, Injection system seizes — fuel circuit contaminated, AdBlue system: crystallisation and sensor failure. Power: 130–131 PS.
C4 X (EB2-DTS, 2022–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption — piston rings, Turbo bearing damage from diluted oil. Power: 130–135 PS.
C4 X (EB2-ADTX, 2022–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt degradation in oil bath (pre-Gen3), Crankshaft end float — more dangerous at high output, Turbocharger worn prematurely under high load. Power: 155 PS.
C4 X (EB2-DT-MH, 2023–2026) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Oil-bathed timing belt — same as all EB2 turbo engines, Belt-starter-generator BSG faults. Power: 100–101 PS.
C4 X (EM-100, 2022–2024) — Stay Away!: High-voltage battery — capacity loss and SoH issues, BMS software — recall due to loss of drive, Charging system — AC charging fault and infotainment freeze. Power: 136 PS.
C4 X (EM-115, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: BMS software — loss of drive due to faulty calibration, Range — display overestimates real-world range, Battery degradation — 54 kWh pack, long-term test. Power: 156 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën C4 X? 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