Citroën C4 Hatchback (2004 - 2010) 1.6i 16V Cachet 5d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

You have no idea what you're doing when you buy a car!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They were very polite.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not if you paid me! Woeful driving experience, dire quality, awful performance and poor economy.

What are you likely to buy next?

Just bought a Renault Laguna - thank God!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

October 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Pretty good deal, got a lot of money for my old Megane part ex, but I soon found out why!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looked good, low mileage, plenty of kit.

What was the dealer like?

Average.

What's it like to drive?

This car is dull, dull, dull. Slack gear change - the gear stick felt like it was going to break every time I used it - weak performance and steering so detached I wondered if the wheel was connected to the wheels at all! On top of that I only ever managed 430 miles out of a tank, despite careful driving.

What's it like to park?

A doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

This car was just so awful I have changed it after just eight months. I noticed the clutch slipping within three months of buying it, took it to Citroen who told me it had been 'ridden' by the previous owner and therefore wasn't covered under warranty. They tried to charge me a grand but I beat them down a bit. A new clutch on a car with less than 9000 miles and 18 months old, give me a break. Bits of the interior then fell off and it felt like it was put together by a two year old. Every time I shut the door it felt like the glass was going to fall out!

What's most practical about your car?

5 doors.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The button which turned it into a robot, sadly I never found it.