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That's definitely the right part. Thank you once again very much for your help .

Ok I don't think it's the right part. Here is what I am talking about

Hi Paul. Thank you so much for your advice. I was hoping to get it online for a cheaper price especially as some are sold for £12 on ebay but for older models. I will try again using the part number you provided and if no luck i will get it from a dealer.

Hi folks. Anyone know where I can order a replacement front bumper grille for a C4 VTR+ Petrol 2011? I looked on ebay but could only find parts for older models. Many thanks

Thank you very much for the advice and the link, I'm not so worried now but will have a look at the paint option from ebay.

Hello. I had my first stupid incident in my C4 today. I accidentally hit a brick fence whilst reversing. The car drives fine but I am unable to tell if the damage is serious or not. I haven't managed to upload photos so i'm posting a couple of links and would really appreciate some advice before I tell the other half! Does this need to be repaired or can I just ignore it? the scratches are pretty bad and a tiny bit of paint has peeled off, would this get worse later on because of rain etc? Many thanks. http://1drv.ms/1G5H1cC http://1drv.ms/1xqbzV0

Well it turned out to be a simple problem. RAC man came an hour later and checked under the bonnet this time, all fine. He got inside the car and realised that the steering wheel had locked itself (!). All he had to do was move the steering wheel while turning the key and the magic happened! Apparently this happens when the wheels are not straight when parking the car..not sure if this is true or not but in 10 years of witnessing my husband park his car with the wheels not straight i have never come across this issue! Oh well at least someone gave a proper diagnostic this time and came up with an explanation! I will try this trick next time and see what happens.

Back to get the car and it still won't start. Tried the spare key as well. Also i am unable to press on the brake pedal, it seems frozen for some reason!

Hello Paul.h and many thanks for the reply. I will make sure to include details about my car in future posts (hopefully not in the problems section). The car is 2011 model on. I have parked in the same area but in a different street. Not sure if that would make a difference. There are no lights whatsoever on the dashboard, it's completely dead. The only thing that works is the door lock using the key and the radio. The dashboard light comes on briefly when I open and close the door. When I turn the key in there is no clic or sound at all. I start the car in P with the foot on the brake. The RAC guy also advised I do this. Good suggestion about the key, I will try the spare key next time. It is still under warranty and I will take it to the garage if this keeps happening but I just thought i'd ask because I saw quite few threads on the internet about this being a common problem in the pre-2011 models but not the newer ones. Many thanks

Hi. Just wondering if anyone experienced this before. I've had my C4 for 2 weeks now. First week no issues, drove it around town only everyday. Last Sunday I took it on the motorway for the first time, i did 40 miles return practically not stopping except for parking for 5 mins. The weather was horrendous so had the wipers on, demister, heating etc for a full hour but no issues at all. Monday morning it was cold and icy, started the car normally and drove my son to school, parked near the school, came back 10 mins later and the car won't start. Controls won't work, no ignition, only the radio worked! tried for 20 mins but nothing. Called the RAC and ended up waiting for 2 hours. In the meantime I kept trying to start the car every 10 mins or so but nothing. The RAC guy came, put the key in and the car started no problem, he obviously couldn't perform any checks because "there was no problem" and couldn't think of an explanation either. I was left perplexed, fuming and feeling a little stupid. I took the car everyday since and had no issues then this morning again I park near the school, come back and the car won't start again!! this time I didn't have 2 hours to waste so I left it where I parked it and walked to take the train to work! I will go back to pick it up this afternoon hopefully it will move otherwise I will call for assistance again. Anyone has any suggestions as to what happened? should I take it to the garage? not sure they will be able to do much unless it refuses to start there! grateful for any advice. Thanks

Hi Paul, I am thank god! I did eventually (after several attempts and a very sore hand) manage to lower it. I had pulled it up too tightly the first time when all I had to do was apply it gently, it actually secures itself very well! Oh well we live and learn every day i'm just glad I didn't have to be towed on my first day driving the car. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

Hello. Well i've just picked up my citroen c4 and so far i am not very impressed. I stopped briefly in services and applied the hand brake and when i got back the brake wouldn't release! I have tried everything but it's stuck and the car not moving. Any suggestions or should i call emergency?

Thank you so much for all the advice, that's really helpful.

Hello. I've just bought a Citroen VTR+ automatic and i'm due to collect it in the weekend (can't wait). It's a 2011 vehicle 1.6 petrol, mileage 16k and a decent amount of options (sensors, bluetooth, cruise control etc) and the gearbox is a full automatic and not EGS which seems to have been a problem on most pre 2011 models. The dealer is trying to sell me a warranty which costs £750 for 36 months, It sounds like a good deal but i'm wondering if I will ever need it? The car looks and felt immaculate, the only thing i worry about is the auto box in case it breaks. I don't know anything about gearboxes except that they cost a fortune to replace. Is the C4 one quite reliable? were there any other reported issues with the C4 (2011 onwards?). Anything else I should check or be aware of before I pick the car up? Thank you

Hello, just thought I'd let you know I bought my car today! :) I booked a test drive of a DS3 and a C3. I knew I wasn't going to buy the DS3 but just wanted to satisfy my curiosity and I was hoping to get seduced by the C3 but once there I walked past a C4 and was totally blown away!! I had seen the car online and didn't think much of it but was very impressed once i stood in front it. I think it's one of the prettiest and smartest looking hatchbacks out there and I can't understand why Citroen decided to target 50 + males only when it marketed the car. I am female under 40 and didn't have any issues handling the car. I couldn't believe how comfortable it was and the space was amazing, I could fit my house inside that boot! The steering (which a lot of people think is light) was perfect for me, the brakes were a little sharp initially but you quickly get used to them. My car is automatic and I drove it for 5 min doing less than 30 m/ph so didn't quite experience the full potential of the gearbox but i'm hoping it's not going to give me any grief as it's a full auto not the EGS which a lot of people complained about. I also tested a Vauxhall astra 2.0 turbo diesel but found it quite a beast and the engine was very noisy. I felt more comfortable driving the C4 1.6 petrol and the car was incredibly quiet inside. Overall very pleased with my purchase, it was love at first sight and I'm hoping it will be long lasting! Many thanks for all your help.

Oh forgot to ask: what about reliability? most reviews I read or watched of the C3 were by new owners who hadn't driven the car for very long. Anyone here experienced problems with the engine, car breaking down etc? before the Citroen, I had contemplated the Renault Clio but whilst the car looks good and is packed with technology, the engine wasn't very popular amongst owners and loads of people complained about breaking down in the middle of the road and having to visit the garage several times a year. I know from experience that the Vauxhall astra wouldn't give me any hassle and i'm hoping that the C3 would be equally reliable? Also, how much is road tax for the 1.6 petrol engine?

Wow, I knew nothing about insurance but this post turned out to be very enlightening lol, thank you all. Thanks Paul. h for the recommendation, I think the C3 will be fine, I don't need a bigger car as my husband will also be upgrading soon and his tends to be the main car. I might recommend the C4 to him though.

Many thanks for your advice. I forgot to say that I can only drive automatic cars hence the dilemma as the choice is not huge. It has to be used as i can't afford new plus it's a first car so i don't want to go over the top. Husband won't go near Diesel as "they are not as efficient as they claim to be" so i won't even get into that debate and lose the battle so petrol it is. I will be using the car to go to work (20 miles each way on the motorway), do the school run and shopping in town and the occasional weekend trip 3 or 4 times a year. The C3 i saw is a 2011 1.6 exclusive trim, 22000 miles at £5.3 k so i think (hope) it's a good deal! I will keep you posted.

Hello. New driver here and looking to buy my first car very soon!! I've always liked Citroen (and that's nothing to do with the fact that I'm French lol ) though I always tend to assess them from an aesthetic point of view. I went to see a dealer a couple of weeks ago with a very open mind, I was after a 5 dr hatchback, petrol, reasonable mileage, something practical for a family as I have a 5 year old child. my husband was very keen on the vauxhall astra, we had one for 10 years and not a single problem but i wasn't too keen on the looks (apart from the turbo model which i can't afford). We then reached the Citroen corner, I was very interested in the C3, it looked cute and compact but with plenty of space inside....and then I laid my eyes on the DS3 and fell head over heels in love!!!! my husband was quick to drag me away before I put a deposit on it, it was a big no no due to it having 3 doors only and being considerably smaller. We went home very undecided but I was inconsolable, I kept dreaming of the DS3 and didn't want to look at any other cars. After many days of torture, my husband agreed to let me have it, it's my car after all and I need to be 100% convinced of my choice. Except I'm not now after reading the reviews about how inconvenient it is for a family. Our car seat will most likely fit in the back but the windows are so tiny my son will have a poor view from his seat. Plus there is the mechanism of sliding the front seat back and forth 5 times a day which can't do the car any favours, some people ended with broken seats. And more importantly there is the safety issue in case of a car crash or fire, the person on the back will be trapped. Anyway, after hours of reading and researching, 2 sleepless nights and some tears, I decided that the DS3 is not for me and told my husband that I would like to look at the C3 again. He was obviously delighted! I booked a test drive for this weekend (also booked a DS3 test drive which I haven't told hubby about yet, i just can't get it out of my mind and need to drive it to hopefully see for myself how impractical it is lol). Looking at the dealer's website today, i saw some C4 as well which I haven't looked at before. I think the C3 looks more stylish than the C4 but the specs of the latter are more attractive (sat nav, parking sensors which the C3 doesn't have) so I'm wondering what people think of those 2 cars? a quick search on google on the C4 didn't return very positive reviews but perhaps owners here could shed more light...Many thanks in advance

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum and a new driver as well! Looking to buy my first car (whohoo) in the next couple of weeks and as you may guess I am thinking of a Citroen! haven't decided which one yet so hoping to find some guidance here. Sam