Question 1

What is 1.2 PureTech "Wet Belt" Degradation on the Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

Later models with the 1.2 PureTech engine are subject to wet-belt degradation. Debris can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and a loss of braking assistance (Recall R/2020/331).

Question 2

What is 1.6 THP timing-chain stretch and carbon build-up on the Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

The turbo petrol shares the usual Prince-engine faults: cold-start chain rattle, cam timing issues and carboned-up intake valves that can make a tidy C4 expensive very quickly.

Question 3

What is EGS / ETG gearbox hesitation and clutch wear on the Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

The automated manual gearbox is slow by design, but excessive jerking, slipping or failure to select gears usually means actuator or clutch trouble rather than just old-school calibration.

Question 4

What is Front suspension top-mount and drop-link wear on the Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

The C4 rides comfortably, but front top mounts, links and bushes still wear often enough to create the familiar PSA front-end knock.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

Be wary of 1.6 THP petrols without proof of timing-chain work and short oil-change intervals

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

On later 1.2 PureTech models, inspect the timing belt through the oil filler and check for recall R/2020/331 history

Question 7

What should I check when buying a used Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2)?

Accepted Answer

If it has the EGS or ETG automated manual, make sure you can tolerate the shift quality and verify it is not slipping or hunting for gears

Question 8

What years was the Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2) made?

Accepted Answer

The Citroën Citroën C4 (Mk2) was produced from 2010 to 2018.

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