Citroen C32017

Known issues

• Electrical faults including dashboard warning lights illuminating incorrectly, window regulators failing prematurely
• Water ingress into door panels and footwells, leading to electrical corrosion and short circuits
• Engine management issues and rough idle, often related to carbon build-up on direct-injection petrol valves
• Transmission shuddering and hesitation in low-speed urban driving, particularly in stop-start traffic
• Timing chain tensioner wear causing noise on cold starts; premature wear reported around 80,000–120,000 km
• Air conditioning compressor failures and refrigerant leaks relatively common after 80,000 km

Good for

• Compact and nimble urban driving with tight steering and good visibility
• Affordable running costs and low insurance group for the class
• Practical cabin storage and decent boot space for a city car
• Fuel efficiency in mixed driving (5.0–5.5 l/100 km realistic with careful driving)