KNOWN FAULTS · Citroën

Citroën C4 (II) 1.6 THP common problems.

2010–2018 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

1 known fault with sources

1.6 THP chain and tensionerValve timing

Engine / equipment: 1.6 THP / VTi (EP6, PSA-BMW “Prince” engine): Peugeot 207/208/308/3008/5008/508/RCZ, Citroën C4/C5/C4 Picasso, DS 3/4/5
Period mentioned: Approx. 2007–2018
Symptoms: Metallic rattle for several seconds after a cold start; engine light for timing deviation.
Possible cause described: The chain stretches and the tensioner is soft. Later units have a revised chain and tensioner, which reduce but do not eliminate the fault.
Check for the garage: Listen to a cold start and check whether the chain was replaced with the revised parts.
Cost cited in the source: Approx. €800–1,500 (converted from dollars)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.