KNOWN FAULTS · Citroën
Known faults for the Citroën C-Zero.
2010–2020 · Electric
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: Eléctrico (Electric)
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Battery, control unit and build quality on the C-Zero and iOnHigh-voltage battery
- Engine / equipment
- Electric Citroën C-Zero and Peugeot iOn
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2020
- Symptoms
- Total failure of the traction battery (sometimes only one or two cells need replacing); loss of power from the control unit; a windscreen that cracks by itself, rattles, poor demisting and a flimsy rear structure.
- Possible cause described
- They are twins of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV; from 2012 they use a 14.5 kWh battery with a different cell chemistry. A full battery cost €18,000–22,600 plus tax. C-Zero recall (built 6/8/2011 to 28/3/2012): an engine control unit that could cut power.
- Check for the garage
- Ask for a battery health report; check the campaign by VIN.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Honest John (archive): Citroën C-Zero (2010), what to watch out forHonest John (archive): Peugeot iOn (2010), what to watch out for
View full entryEngines for this model
- EléctricoElectric