Citroën C4 I

Citroën C4 I
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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

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,260–4,270 mm RDW4,260–4,770 mm
Width1,770 mm RDW1,769 mm
Height1,470 mm RDW1,458–1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm RDW2,608–2,710 mm
Front track1,497–1,505 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,502–1,510 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,157–1,254 kg RDW1,050 kg
Mass in running order1,257–1,354 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,702–1,794 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,511–1,611 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer628–677 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors2–4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed182–195 km/h RDW180–199 km/h
Torque131–319 Nm ASTRA136–370 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years65.0% (63.8–66.1)77.9%6,820
13 years and older61.1% (60.8–61.5)69.2%82,341

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Lights and electrics43.0%27.9%
Suspension41.4%40.5%
Brakes41.1%35.7%
Tyres39.9%31.2%
Body, chassis and structure22.1%17.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks21.8%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

Show all 32 versions

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 versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20101.6 LDiesel119 g/km104,628
20101.4 LPetrol151 g/km13,606
20101.6 LPetrol157 g/km13,118
20102.0 LDiesel140 g/km2,894
2010–Petrol158 g/km1,314
20101.6 LPetrol173 g/km752
2010–Other fuel143 g/km332
20102.0 LPetrol194 g/km38
2010–Diesel124 g/km12

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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–20101.4i 16v · 1.4i 16v Coupé & 5 door · 1.4i1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
20101.6HDi 92hp1.6 L69 kW (93 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
20101.6HDi 92hp with energy saving tyres1.6 L69 kW (93 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
2006–20101.6HDi 16v 110hp · 1.6HDi 16v 110hp Coupé & 5 door · 1.6HDi 110hp1.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2007–20101.6HDi 16v 110hp EGS · 1.6HDi 110hp EGS1.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
20101.6HDi 110hp DPFS EGS1.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC115 g/km
20101.6i1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2009–20101.6 16v VTi 120hp Coupé and 5 door · 1.6i VTi 120hp1.6 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2009–20101.6 16v VTi 120hp Coupé and 5 door · 1.6i VTi 120hp Auto1.6 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2009–20102.0HDi 16v 140hp Coupé & 5 door · 2.0HDi 140hp2.0 L104 kW (142 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20091.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé and 5 door with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres1.6 L69 kW (93 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
20091.6HDi 16v 110hp EGS with Michelin Energy Saver® tyres1.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC118 g/km
20091.6 16v THP 150hp Coupé1.6 L112 kW (152 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2007–20092.0HDi 16v 138hp · 2.0HDi 16v 138hp Auto2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2006–20081.6HDi 16v 92hp · 1.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé & 5 door1.6 L69 kW (93 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20081.6HDi 16v 92hp Coupé and 5 door1.6 L69 kW (93 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2006–20081.6i 16v · 1.6i 16v Coupé & 5 door1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2006–20081.6i 16v1.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2007–20082.0HDi 16v 138hp · 2.0HDi 16v 138hp Coupé & 5 door2.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2006–20082.0i 16v 143hp · 2.0i 16v 143hp Coupé & 5 door2.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2006–20082.0i 16v 143hp2.0 L107 kW (145 PS)Petrol4-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km NEDC193 g/km
2006–20082.0i 16v 180hp2.0 L134 kW (182 PS)Petrol5-speed manual8.4 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
20062.0HDi 16v2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.