Do you need to find a Citroen C4 Turbo faults and replacement specialist?
If you're looking to book any repair work for an Citroen C4, you can easily compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Over the years,
Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the
Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who
survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior
suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the
tyres were shot.
The
Citroen C4 has undergone significant changes to match the latest trends, morphing from a family
hatchback to what is now closer to a coupe
SUV. It's well-equipped and comfortable to drive, earning a rating of
four stars from the team at WhatCar? who praise its good build quality and front passenger space. Older models have a reputation for dependability, though the semi-automatic ESG gearbox is notoriously jerky and tends to clunk into gear if you don't ease off the accelerator. There are also a few known
electrical problems with the
aircon and sat-nav systems in the Mk2
C4.
Turbochargers, usually called turbos, are designed to give your car extra power. They are only activated at certain speeds and work by forcing more air into the engine, increasing the strength of the combustion. You can read more about how turbochargers work here.
Common signs of turbo failure include a loss of power, difficulty maintaining high speeds, slower acceleration, grey/blue exhaust smoke, and a dashboard warning light. If your car shows any of these symptoms, you may need to book a turbo repair.
In some cases, a repair may not be possible, in which case a turbo replacement is required. Turbo reconditioning or turbo refurbishment is a restorative process that gives older turbos a new lease of life. If you need to replace your turbo, opting for a refurbished rather than a brand-new one is usually cheaper. Consult a turbo specialist for advice about the best option for your car.