Citroën C4 I

The Citroën C4 I (2004–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: B5
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260–4,270 mm RDW | 4,260–4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm RDW | 1,769 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm RDW | 1,458–1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm RDW | 2,608–2,710 mm |
| Front track | 1,497–1,505 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,502–1,510 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,157–1,254 kg RDW | 1,050 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,257–1,354 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,702–1,794 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,511–1,611 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 628–677 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2–4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 182–195 km/h RDW | 180–199 km/h |
| Torque | 131–319 Nm ASTRA | 136–370 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 65.0% (63.8–66.1) | 77.9% | 6,820 |
| 13 years and older | 61.1% (60.8–61.5) | 69.2% | 82,341 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 43.0% | 27.9% |
| Suspension | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| Brakes | 41.1% | 35.7% |
| Tyres | 39.9% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 22.1% | 17.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.8% | 16.4% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 32 versions of the Citroën C4 I
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European Union 9 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Diesel | 119 g/km | 104,628 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | Petrol | 151 g/km | 13,606 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 157 g/km | 13,118 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 140 g/km | 2,894 |
| 2010 | – | Petrol | 158 g/km | 1,314 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 173 g/km | 752 |
| 2010 | – | Other fuel | 143 g/km | 332 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 194 g/km | 38 |
| 2010 | – | Diesel | 124 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 23 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20101.4i 16v · 1.4i 16v Coupé & 5 door · 1.4i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20101.6HDi 92hp | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 20101.6HDi 92hp with energy saving tyres | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2006–20101.6HDi 16v 110hp · 1.6HDi 16v 110hp Coupé & 5 door · 1.6HDi 110hp | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2007–20101.6HDi 16v 110hp EGS · 1.6HDi 110hp EGS | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 20101.6HDi 110hp DPFS EGS | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 20101.6i | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 16v VTi 120hp Coupé and 5 door · 1.6i VTi 120hp | 1.6 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 16v VTi 120hp Coupé and 5 door · 1.6i VTi 120hp Auto | 1.6 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0HDi 16v 140hp Coupé & 5 door · 2.0HDi 140hp | 2.0 L | 104 kW (142 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20091.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé and 5 door with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 20091.6HDi 16v 110hp EGS with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 20091.6 16v THP 150hp Coupé | 1.6 L | 112 kW (152 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2007–20092.0HDi 16v 138hp · 2.0HDi 16v 138hp Auto | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2006–20081.6HDi 16v 92hp · 1.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé & 5 door | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 20081.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé and 5 door | 1.6 L | 69 kW (93 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2006–20081.6i 16v · 1.6i 16v Coupé & 5 door | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2006–20081.6i 16v | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0HDi 16v 138hp · 2.0HDi 16v 138hp Coupé & 5 door | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v 143hp · 2.0i 16v 143hp Coupé & 5 door | 2.0 L | 107 kW (145 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v 143hp | 2.0 L | 107 kW (145 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v 180hp | 2.0 L | 134 kW (182 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 20062.0HDi 16v | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





