Known faults for Citroën.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. Turbo oil starvation from injector carbon17 models

   Turbo / injectionC2 · C3 (I) · C3 (II) · C-Elysée · +13

2. AdBlue system failure (start countdown)15 models

   Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)C3 (II) · C3 (III) · C3 Picasso · C3 Aircross · +11

3. Oil-bath timing belt degradation13 models

   Timing / lubricationC3 (II) · C3 (III) · C-Elysée · C3 Aircross · +9

4. 2.0/2.2 HDi DPF, EGR, turbo and flywheel12 models

   DPF / EGR / turbo / flywheelXsara · Xsara Picasso · C4 (I) · C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (I) · +8

5. EAT6/EAT8 jerking and torque converter11 models

   Automatic gearboxC3 Aircross · C3 Aircross (II) · C4 (III) / ë-C4 · C4 X / ë-C4 X · +7

6. 1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chain9 models

   Timing systemC3 (III) · C3 Aircross · C4 (III) / ë-C4 · C4 X / ë-C4 X · +5

7. AL4 / DP0 automatic gearbox pressure regulation6 models

   Automatic gearboxC3 (I) · C3 (II) · Xsara · Xsara Picasso · +2

8. 1.6 THP chain and tensioner4 models

   Timing systemC4 (II) · C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (I) · C4 Picasso / SpaceTourer (II) · C5 (X7)

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Non-compliant engine fuse/relay boxElectrical and electronic systems
• Lights switch off due to incorrect switch detectionElectrical and electronic systems
• Incorrect bonding of rear window to hingesBodywork
• Bipper/Nemo rear axle crossmember crackingSuspension and steering
• Wiper motor seized by water ingress and corrosionElectrical and electronic systems
• Loss of insulation in electric motor control unitPowertrain and engine management