Item: Used Citroën C4 2020-present review
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

There are plenty of rivals worth considering, especially because the C4 – though primarily a coupé SUV – can be considered alongside some small SUVs, family SUVs and regular family hatchbacks.&nbsp;

Perhaps the likes of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mazda/cx-30/hatchback/used-review/n23010">Mazda CX-30</a> might tempt you. It comes with a high-end interior, lots of kit and an economical petrol engine. Used examples from 2021 are more expensive than similar C4s, mind you.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/karoq/estate/used-review/n17894">Skoda Karoq</a> is a delightfully well-rounded alternative. It’s spacious, comfortable and nippy. Overall, the model is immensely capable and a great used buy.

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At the time of&nbsp;writing, the current C4 has yet to experience any recalls, though it is rather new.&nbsp;

The current C4 was too new to feature in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-small-suvs/n23402">2021 What Car? Reliability Survey</a>&nbsp;but Citroën as a brand did. It placed 11th out of 30 manufacturers featured in the survey, which is a praiseworthy ranking.&nbsp;

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-what-car-reliability-survey/n20042">What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information. 

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Hatchback

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition, featuring paintwork-protecting ‘Airbumps’ and eschewing the sporty looks favoured by most rivals.

Indeed, Citroën tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from small hatchbacks (such as the C1 and C3) to big, family-friendly seven-seaters (the Spacetourer and Grand C4 Spacetourer).

The C3 Aircross SUV is another of its popular models, while a larger C5 Aircross is planned.

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The Citroën C4 is a comfortable, charismatic coupé SUV that gives you good levels of equipment for a reasonable used price

Used Citroën C4 2020-present review

<h3 dir="ltr">MPG</h3>

The C4 is a pretty economical car. The 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol averages more than 50mpg on the official WLTP test cycle, while the 108bhp and 128bhp 1.5-litre diesel will both do more than&nbsp;60mpg on the same cycle.

<h3>Road tax</h3>

Owners of petrol and diesel C4s will have to pay £155 per year under current VED regulations. To find out more about <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h3>Servicing and insurance</h3>

Insurance groups are generally low, meaning the C4 should be cheap to insure. In terms of servicing, Citroën offers Care Plans that include three years' servicing from £15.99 per month. Other fixed price service plans are available.

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The Citroën C4 is a charismatic, comfy coupé SUV that comes with good levels of equipment, not to mention reasonable used prices.

Used prices for the Citroën C4 begin at around £19,000. That’ll get you a 2021 model in 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol form featuring the Shine trim. The most expensive examples – 153bhp 1.2-litre petrol cars in Shine Plus trim – tend to be listed for around £27,000 at the time&nbsp;of writing.&nbsp;

While the 99bhp 1.2-litre petrol doesn’t feel lacking in performance, most buyers will want to go for the 128bhp version because it’s much nippier. Fortunately, cars with this engine are amongst the most affordable on the used market right now.&nbsp;

In terms of trim levels, Shine – despite not being the entry-level trim – is your cheapest used option right now, which is no bad thing. It gets a lot of good kit, as we’ve previously touched upon.

Our favourite Citroën C4: PureTech 130 Shine

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Eye-catching looks without sacrificing too much practicality</li> <li>Strong performance in keeping with a sportier brief</li> <li>Running costs that won’t break the bank</li> <li>Classy interior with high-quality materials</li> <li>Pricing that isn’t exorbitant next to that of conventional siblings</li></ul>

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On the whole, the C4 is a solid and sensible SUV, usually bought by people who look after their cars well. Check the interior for signs of wear and tear, and alloys for any kerb damage.&nbsp;

The Citroën C4 is a prime example of a car that's changed radically to keep up&nbsp;with trends – it started as&nbsp;a family hatchback but is&nbsp;now a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/coupe-suv">coupe SUV</a>.

So, did shedding the skins of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/used-review/n293">first generation (2005-10)</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/used-review/n879">second generation (2010-18)</a>&nbsp;models make the C4 a better car&nbsp;– and is it a good used buy?&nbsp;Well, first we should touch upon another factor in the shift.

You see, this isn’t the first time the C4 name has been attached to a more rugged-looking offering. There’s been the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4-cactus/hatchback/used-review/n828">C4 Cactus</a>, a quirky, raised-up family car that’s arguably the latest C4’s true predecessor.

Back on topic, though, what’s under the bonnet of the C4? There’s one petrol engine – a 1.2-litre – which is available in three outputs: 99bhp, 128bhp and 153bhp. There's also a 1.5-litre diesel option, with either 108bhp or 128bhp. For emissions-free motoring, there's also the all-electric <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22375">Citroën e-C4</a>.

None of the engines stand&nbsp;out as lacklustre. Even the base 99bhp petrol has a decent amount of shove. We wouldn’t rule out going for a 128bhp if you regularly carry passengers or would simply prefer some extra grunt. Both diesel power outputs provide satisfactory performance, with the 1.5-litre making the C4 a pleasant motorway cruiser.&nbsp;

Sense trim was the entry-level option from new, and&nbsp;gets dual-zone climate control, cruise control and rear parking sensors, for example. Right&nbsp;now, though,&nbsp;the most affordable used examples are in Shine trim. So, while there is also a Sense Plus, getting you sat-nav, a rear-view camera and LED interior lighting, we're going to focus on Shine here.

Shine gets you&nbsp;privacy glass, keyless entry, automatically dipping headlights and adaptive cruise control. You also get a more sophisticated automatic emergency braking <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-aeb-and-how-does-it-work/n3283">(AEB)</a>&nbsp;system that can detect cyclists. Shine Plus is also an option. It’s the top trim, in fact. It gets leather upholstery, heated front seats, a premium sound system and wireless phone-charging.

On the road, the C4 is far from a sporty car. Its controls are pleasant to use, but the soft suspension means it&nbsp;leans over dramatically if you try to turn into a bend at speed.

The upside of that softness is comfort. The C4 glides over minor imperfections in the road surface and cushion you from most ruts and potholes. It’s only when you come across something with a really sharp edge that you feel a sudden thwack.

Inside, you’ve got a slightly lower driving position than most SUVs. The driver's seat is cosseting on motorways (adjustable lumbar support is standard across the range), if a little lacking in side support.&nbsp;

All C4s have a 10.0in touchscreen mounted high up in the middle of the dashboard. You get a long list of infotainment features, including a DAB radio, Bluetooth and voice control, while the presence of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto means you can mirror your phone’s apps on&nbsp;the car’s screen.&nbsp;

In terms of interior quality, the C4 mixes good build quality with a pleasing palette of materials. It’s not quite as posh as premium rivals, such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q3/estate/used-review/n20308">Audi Q3</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x2/hatchback/used-review/n18831">BMW X2</a>. Front passenger space is adequate, but rear legroom is limited – as is headroom, due to the sloping roofline. Boot space is fairly average for a family car.&nbsp;

If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/citroen/c4?used=true&amp;nearlynew=true">used C4</a>, or any of the other <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/category/coupe-suv">coupé SUVs</a> mentioned here, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a> pages to find lots of cars listed for sale at a great price.

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On the whole, the C4 is a solid and sensible SUV, usually bought by people who look after their cars well. Check the interior for signs of wear and tear, and alloys for any kerb damage. ,,At the time of writing, the current C4 has yet to experience any recalls, though it is rather new. ,,The current C4 was too new to feature in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey but Citroën as a brand did. It placed 11th out of 30 manufacturers featured in the survey, which is a praiseworthy ranking. If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information. Page 3 of 5

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