Citroën C8 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
128–204 PS
2.2L HDi Diesel
Gentle cruiser in the C6
Fun to Drive!107–120 PS
2.0L HDi 120 Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Citroën C8 1 is available with 4 engine variants — from 107 to 211 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi 120 (Diesel, 107–120 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DW10-C8 (2002–2014, Stay Away!) and DW10-C8 (2002–2010, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L HDi 120!
The Citroën 2.2L HDi (Diesel, 128–170 PS) comes with 2 different engines: DW12 (2002–2014, Be Careful) and DW12 (2002–2010, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.2L HDi!
The Citroën 2.2L 16V (Petrol, 158 PS) has the EW12 (2.2L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 3.0L V6 (Petrol, 204 PS) has the ES9 (3.0L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electric sliding doors open and close by themselves A C8 with reliably working electric sliding doors is the exception — they open and close by themselves, cannot be opened from outside, or one side fails completely. Central locking on individual doors also fails. Symptoms: Sliding door opens or closes by itself, door lock unresponsive, door only openable from inside via button from 80,000 km | Medium |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 29 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën C8 1 (2002–2014) — 24 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. One problem engine: DW10-C8 (2.0L HDi 120). Typical issues affect Body, Gearbox, Electronics, Brakes.
C8 (DW12, 2002–2014) — Be Careful: Sequential bi-turbo system — wear and failures, FAP/DPF — difficult regeneration, known weak point, Head gasket — cracks at high mileage. Power: 163–170 PS.
C8 (DW12, 2002–2010) — Be Careful: Sequential bi-turbo system — wear and failures, FAP/DPF — difficult regeneration, known weak point, Head gasket — cracks at high mileage. Power: 128 PS.
C8 (DW10-C8, 2002–2014) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — premature failure at half service interval, Automatic gearbox — hydraulic wear, Injectors — copper seal leakage. Power: 120 PS.
C8 (DW10-C8, 2002–2010) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — premature failure at half service interval, Automatic gearbox — hydraulic wear, Injectors — copper seal leakage. Power: 107–109 PS.
C8 (ES9, 2002–2010) — Be Careful: Timing belt — complex replacement on V6, Pencil coil failure, Camshaft cover oil leak. Power: 204 PS.
C8 (EW12, 2002–2014) — Be Careful: Timing belt failure — interference engine, Timing belt pulleys worn prematurely, Valve stem seals — oil consumption. Power: 158 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën C8? 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