2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso

ablelocks

any tips or anything I need to know before buying a 2010 VTR+ 1.6 Hdi EGS? 41k miles on it, very clean. all the normal checks are done on it.

Dealer is currently getting it ready for collection at the weekend - there's 12 months warranty on it but if there's anything to be checked I'd prefer it to be done before I close the deal...

thanks

dgt

Can you get a 2.0HDi instead....?

1.6 See here

MuppetCheck

Is EGS the auto?

ablelocks

dgt wrote: »

Can you get a 2.0HDi instead....?

1.6 See here

was aware of that - my own mechanic had said to me that with regular servicing then there shouldn't be an issue. he'll also be getting a print out of that thread and wasn't there another one on the same issue recently enough?

2.0 not an option

EGS - Electronic Gearbox System - automatic / paddle-shifted manual.

Anjobe

Make sure its had the EGS software upgrade, and there's no broken interior trim.

I think these are fairly reliable apart from the potential issues with a poorly maintained 1.6 HDi, as has already been raised. Mind you, a neighbour of mine got one new in 2012 which is a right lemon. It broke down 3 times in the first year, last break down was a timing belt failure!

MuppetCheck

I recently did about 10k km in a Pug 3008 with the same engine and gearbox.

Engine drove fine for what it was, although it's known for giving some issues. But the gearbox is woeful. Has a complete mind of it's own and an uncanny nack for doing the exact opposite of what you want it to do. I would much rather the manual over it. Fuel economy was pretty poor, whereas my previous car would give me c.50mpg on my commute I was getting closer to 40mpg with that engine and gearbox.

It also didnt want to go into 4th gear at times.

Was delighted when it went back.

NDJ4

Make sure it has a standard coil rear suspension. We have the 2008 exclusive model which has been on its arse for the last 2 weeks due to suspension air bag failure. Car is totally clean 50k km citroen blaming wear and tear. Google search this fault and you will see hundreds of people are affected by this issue and citroen are taking up to 3 months to get these air bags into stock. Plus they won't admit they have any issues with these parts so are refusing to do a recall. They don't use this part anymore but did in some vtr+ models afaik.

ablelocks

Anjobe wrote: »

Make sure its had the EGS software upgrade,

if you've any direct link to info on that I'd appreciate it

it has the standard coil suspension - one of the first things I checked.

bbam

We have a 2009 1.6 manual VTR+
It's been round a France a few times since we got it and overall it's a great car. Reliable economical enough, great for long and short trips. The seating is great and flexible.
Overall good buy.

Big C

Hi, had 2 c4's, absolutly no problem,(did get a puntcture once and head light bulbs are a pain to change)
fuel good, etc etc

ablelocks

yeah, had heard the headlight bulbs were a pita alright - but so were the ones in the renault.

tigerwood1

NDJ4 wrote: »

Make sure it has a standard coil rear suspension. We have the 2008 exclusive model which has been on its arse for the last 2 weeks due to suspension air bag failure. Car is totally clean 50k km citroen blaming wear and tear. Google search this fault and you will see hundreds of people are affected by this issue and citroen are taking up to 3 months to get these air bags into stock. Plus they won't admit they have any issues with these parts so are refusing to do a recall. They don't use this part anymore but did in some vtr+ models afaik.

Had the same problem with my grand c4 back in 2011, just got a refund from citroen with thanks to bbc watchdog.

fmcg_scribe

ablelocks wrote: »

any tips or anything I need to know before buying a 2010 VTR+ 1.6 Hdi EGS? 41k miles on it, very clean. all the normal checks are done on it.

Dealer is currently getting it ready for collection at the weekend - there's 12 months warranty on it but if there's anything to be checked I'd prefer it to be done before I close the deal...

thanks

You might find these links interesting:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/citroen/c4-grand-picasso-2007/?section=good
http://c4owners.org/plugins/faq/faq.php?0.cat.4.1
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/citroen/c4-picasso-mpv/summary/25710-7

Dark sun

fmcg_scribe wrote: »

You might find these links interesting:
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/citroen/c4-grand-picasso-2007/?section=good
http://c4owners.org/plugins/faq/faq.php?0.cat.4.1
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/citroen/c4-picasso-mpv/summary/25710-7

t

Check the date it's over a year old.

fmcg_scribe

Dark sun wrote: »

t

Check the date it's over a year old.

Yep, saw that, but noticed recent post and decided to tie those links back to original query.