Recalls: Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch
- In March 2006, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch vehicles due to a possible leak at the join of the flex pipe to the steel pipe in the rear brake pipes (PRA 2006/8406).
- In May 2006, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch vehicles due to a risk of injury caused by deployment of the front airbags (PRA 2006/8471).
- In March 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch vehicles due to a non-conforming brake assistance vacuum pump (PRA 2008/9924).
- In January 2009, a recall was issued for the Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch due to vehicles being fitted with a non-conforming engine relay unit (PRA 2009/10557).
- In January 2011, a recall was issued for Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch vehicles due to rare cases in which the braking assistance circuit vacuum pump valve may have problems operating. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2011/12304.
Problems and faults: Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Citroen Mk.1 C4 hatch
- For Citroen C4 models with turbo-diesel engines, the engine could enter ‘limp home’ mode due to the throttle butterflies sticking or premature wear of the butterfly spindle.
- For Citroen C4 1.6 HDi variants,
- the end of the plastic dipstick could break and drop into the sump, requiring the sump to be removed to retrieve it; and,
- flywheel and clutch failures have been reported for both the manual and EGS transmissions.
- For early models, the windscreen wiper blades could detach from the wiper assembly and scratch the windscreen – clips were subsequently fitted to the wiper blades to prevent this.Water may leak into the foot well due to the drains becoming clogged.
- Whining noises from the air conditioning system may require the compressor drive pulley to be replaced.
- Knocking noises from the front suspension may be due to excessive wear of the front ball joints that require replacement.
- The airbag warning light may illuminate due to a loose connection under the driver’s seat.
- The reversing lights may stop working due to corrosion of the rear wiring looms.
