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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2010 Citroën C2

The 2010 Citroën C2 has an excellent reliability record with no widely reported common faults for this model year period.

Buying Tips for 2010 Citroën C2

  • Avoid SensoDrive automated gearboxes unless you have documented proof of actuator replacement; the standard manual five-speed is vastly more reliable
  • Inspect the front suspension coil springs with a torch to confirm they are unbroken and that protective spring catch cups have been fitted
  • Check the remote central locking on both doors; faulty driver door lock actuators and frayed door jamb wiring frequently cause locking failure
  • Test the split two-piece tailgate; ensure the upper glass window and lower drop-down metal tailgate open and latch securely without sticking
  • On 1.4-litre petrol models, check the front-left corner of the cylinder head gasket for oil seepage above the alternator