Citroën C4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 28 European countries that registered the Citroën C4 in 2025 (36,730 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Citroën C4 registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Citroën C4 cars registered for the first time across 28 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Citroën C4 (from registration data). 5 variants.

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other Citroën models

Similar Hatchback models

Recalls & safety

40 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Citroën C4. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-02-05

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-02-17

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

  A problem with an internal component of the electric power steering electronic management device could result in a reduction in the steering assistance when driving or during manoeuvres.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-12-11

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-12-20

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The cable of the bonnet release is insufficiently secured, which could lead to the bonnet opening unexpectedly whilst driving.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-10-06

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The starter motor supply terminal may come into contact with an engine component. This could lead to damage to the supply terminal and to a short circuit. As a result, it may be impossible to start the vehicle.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-10-06

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  This may cause the engine to cut out if the battery charge level is lower than the minimum load threshold required by the ‘Stop & Start’ function. This could increase the risk of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-04-01

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

  The tightening torque of the right-hand, lower seatbelt fixing bolts may be incorrect. Consequently, the performance of the seatbelt may not be guaranteed in the event of impact.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-29

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-06-13

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-15

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  This may impair driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-04-12

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  As a consequence, the parking brake may become less effective or fail completely.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-26

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  Overheating of the engine may lead to engine failure.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-04-06

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  As a result, the door could suddenly drop from a raised position.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-06-22

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  As a consequence, the parking brake may become less effective or fail completely.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-12

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-05-21

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  Water can enter the vent mechanism for the front windscreen-wiper motor. This could result in the windscreen-wiper motor becoming completely blocked because of internal corrosion. Failure of the windscreen-wipers whilst driving in rain would lead to reduced visibility for the driver.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-11-10

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The reverse locking ring of the gear lever might break. As a result first gear may be engaged instead of reverse, which could lead to the car going the wrong way and causing an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-03-13

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  Due to corrosion, the dampers of the rear door could break. This could result in the rear door failing to stay in the open position, leading to injuries to the user.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-11-10

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The defect could prevent a door from being locked or cause a door to open unexpectedly during driving.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-23

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The power terminal on the starter is incorrectly positioned which could result in the electric starter cable being in contact with the exhaust gas recirculation valve. This could lead to wear of the insulation of the electric starter cable and the risk of a short-circuit occurring.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-07-28

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  As a consequence oil might leak which presents a skid hazard for following traffic.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-09-21

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-23

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  A defect in the locking mechanism may result in unintended unlocking or opening of the doors.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-25

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The bonnet may not lock securely and could open unexpectedly whilst driving.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-09

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-07-02

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The product does not comply with the requirements set out in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-29

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The cable of the catch inside the bonnet may be insufficiently secured. As a result, the bonnet might open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, which could cause an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-03-31

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The guard has been incorrectly fixed to the bumper and may fall off with a risk of injuries for other road users.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-06-30

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  This could lead to the loss of the outer skin of the bonnet causing an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-12-15

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Malta)

  Components of the suspensions may break while driving, which may cause a loss of control of the vehicle.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-06-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  A problem with a component of the gearbox actuator could prevent gear changing or cause the driver to change to the wrong gear. This could lead to the vehicle moving in the opposite direction to that intended by the driver.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-04-14

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  This could lead to the engine stalling while driving.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-16

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-03-29

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-08-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Malta)

  In the case of negative exterior temperatures, and after repeated activation of the fuel heater, an electric connection on the cover of the fuel heater can overheat. This can cause the cover to melt, allowing air to enter the fuel system which could lead to stalling of the engine and loss of control of the car.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-11-27

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  Due to a problem with the fuel rail of the engine, fuel could leak.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-08-26

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  The fixing screws for the front suspension wishbones could break, which could make it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-12-16

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

  This could lead to unnoticed overheating of the engine, which may leak oil and also fail, increasing the risk of accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-09-21

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Citroën recalls.