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Reliability and problems of Citroën cars

We have documented 17 engines and 2 gearboxes across 32 generations of 21 models from Citroën. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 PureTech, the 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.6 HDi. The lowest-risk one is the 2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) (low risk).

5.1 out of 10Average rating of its 26 models with solid evidence: ranked 30 of 31 makes. See the make ranking

85 recalls and campaigns documented in 24 models. See the Citroën recalls

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The Citroën engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 PureTechCitroën Berlingo II, Berlingo III, C-Elysée, C1 II, C3 II, C3 III, C3 IV, C3 Aircross I, C3 Aircross II, C3 Picasso, C4 II, C4 III, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso II, C5 Aircross and C5 XMost serious fault:Critical severity96Very high risk
  2. 21.5 BlueHDiCitroën Berlingo III, C-Elysée, C3 III, C3 Aircross I, C4 III, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso II, C4 X and C5 AircrossMost serious fault:Critical severity77Very high risk
  3. 31.6 HDiCitroën Berlingo II, C-Elysée, C3 I, C3 II, C3 III, C3 Aircross I, C3 Picasso, C4 I, C4 II, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso I, C4 Picasso II, C5 II and Xsara PicassoMost serious fault:High severity71High risk
  4. 41.6 THPCitroën C4 I, C4 II and C5 IIMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  5. 51.0 PureTechCitroën C3 IIMost serious fault:Critical severity57High risk
  6. 62.0 HDiCitroën Berlingo II, C4 Picasso I, C4 Picasso II and C5 IIMost serious fault:High severity55High risk
  7. 71.4/1.6 VTiCitroën C3 Picasso, C4 I and C4 IIMost serious fault:Critical severity52High risk
  8. 82.2 HDiCitroën C-Crosser, C5 I, C5 II, C6 and C8Most serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  9. 9TDV6 / SDV6Citroën C5 II and C6Most serious fault:Critical severity46Moderate risk
  10. 102.0 BlueHDiCitroën C4 Picasso II, C5 Aircross and Jumpy IIIMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  11. 111.4 HDiCitroën C1 I, C2, C3 I and C3 IIMost serious fault:High severity43Moderate risk
  12. 122.2 / 2.4 / 3.2 TDCi (Puma)Citroën Jumper IIMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
  13. 13EAT6/EAT8 gearboxCitroën C4 III, C5 Aircross and C5 XMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  14. 141.4 and 1.6 TU3/TU5Citroën Berlingo I, C2, C3 I, C4 I, Xsara and Xsara PicassoMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  15. 151.0 VVT-iCitroën C1 I and C1 IIMost serious fault:High severity35Moderate risk
  16. 16AL4 / DP0 gearboxCitroën C3 I, C4 I and Xsara PicassoMost serious fault:High severity25Moderate risk
  17. 17MIVEC gasolinaCitroën C-CrosserMost serious fault:High severity15Low risk
  18. 182.0 and 2.2 16v EW10/EW12Citroën C4 I, C4 Picasso I, C5 I, C5 II, C8, Xsara and Xsara PicassoMost serious fault:Medium severity14Low risk
  19. 192.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)Citroën Jumper IIMost serious fault:High severity14Low risk

Citroën models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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