Citroen Problems

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The Latest Citroen Problems
Car starts but wont rev up

Car runs fine but pit foot on accelerator and it dies,last week the coolant pipe came apart and steam came from engine not sure if its related,changed throttle body as suggested with the computer from citroen but still same ?

2012 Citroen C3 1.4
Posted: Aug 26, 2023
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Exhaust smoke

from one only of the exhaust outlet there is excess heat, smoke and small white particles

2017 Citroen DS5 2.0 Diesel prestige
Posted: Aug 26, 2023
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My key will unlock doors but car won't recognise it to start unless I take + off main battery then put it back on I've since put a new battery on and still same

My key will unlock doors but car won't recognise it to start unless I take + off main battery then put it back on I've since put a new battery on and still same can anyone help?

2016 Citroen C4 1.6
Posted: Aug 25, 2023
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How to switch off economy mode

Car won't start

2006 Citroen C2 1124
Posted: Aug 24, 2023
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Stuck in 2 gear

car wont pull away

2013 Citroen C3 c3 16v auto
Posted: Aug 22, 2023
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2019 berlingo van notchey going in to gear when engine running but smooth when engine off

But Stiff and notchie going in to gear when engine running but smooth when engine off 55000 miles

2019 Citroen Berlingo Van 1600 hdi manual
Posted: Aug 20, 2023
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Intermittent Noise When First Turning Over and Changing Gears

So I had a knock in May, since then my car has been making an intermittent noise when first turning over or changing gears/being in too low a gear. I had all my belts changed before the accident and had them checked over however, the noise ...

2014 Citroen DS3 1.6 EHDI
Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Bluetooth

How do I connect my Bluetooth in car to my phone? All videos I watch is not the menu on my 2013 citroen DS3

2013 Citroen DS3 Citroën ds3 d style +
Posted: Aug 11, 2023
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From inside the back of the Berlingo Van it is impossible to unlock the back and side door. The only escape route is the tiny panel behind the passengers seat.

I was trapped in the back of my Berlingo Van on a hot day. The only escape route was through the panel behind the passenger’s seat. The side door doesn’t have a handle and the back door handle doesn’t work with both doors closed. Has ...

2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.8 Diesel
Posted: Aug 11, 2023
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Radio, Bluetooth and SAT Nav keep cutting out then restarting

I have just come back from a 2 week holiday with the car not being used and the electrics suddenly cuts out for a minute or so then restarts. My radio isn't tuned into a BBC station as suggested in previous post. I have only done short tr...

2017 Citroen C4 Picasso
Posted: Aug 10, 2023
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16 plate 1.6 diesel intermittent rough running

Started in 2022, engine will intermittently lose power and run rough rev counter fluctuates, usually lasted around 5 mins or so , initial diagnosis was Dpf issue, went into Citroen in October 22 for new sensor and pipes. June 23 same issues...

2016 Citroen C4 1.6 blue HD
Posted: Jul 31, 2023
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Auto gearbox problem??

its an automatic and when i take my foot off the accelerator it makes a whining noise

2007 Citroen C4 c4 picasso
Posted: Jul 30, 2023
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Electrical circuit fault

Electrical circuit warning light on.Car all runs fine. Previously came on for 2 days and went off. Now been on for a few weeks.recent mot and service done.

2015 Citroen DS5 1.8 hdi
Posted: Jul 26, 2023
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Engine oil pressure fault stop the vehicle

Engine oil pressure fault stop the vehicle. Vehicle has done 24k.miles. 5 years old.

2017 Citroen C3 Flair
Posted: Jul 26, 2023
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Leaking oil from behind timming belt at top front

oil running down the front from top,not from cover of valves

2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 cc picasso
Posted: Jul 24, 2023
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Three warning lights. engine management, ABS and tyre pressure all at the same time

Had o2 senser done like garage said still been on for the last 10 months

2014 Citroen C1 Mk 2 1000cc
Posted: Jul 23, 2023
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Using immense amount of oil 750ml a week

DS3 is using stupid amount of oil (750mls in 2 weeks) smells like it's running rich, soots up exhaust and spatters tailgate with oil residue

2015 Citroen DS3 1.2 protech
Posted: Jul 21, 2023
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Car Won't start

After sw on and trying to start only got a single click repeated several times just got clicks. Tried jump leads no joy, then towed backwards in reverse and car started immediately once started switched off and started ok three times le...

2011 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI Manual
Posted: Jul 20, 2023
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Fault gearbox

I have a Citroen Berlingo 2014 1.6 diesel semi-automatic. My problem is with automatic transmission, When it set on A and I drive sometimes does not want to shift up from first gear just sticks on first gear however when I drive in semi-au...

2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 hdi
Posted: Jul 16, 2023
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ECU unit flashes engine failure, oil pollution, anti pollution failure. Its a 58 plate, we have had the multi space a year. Cuts out and stalls, judders which is scary. Been in numerous garages for the last 3 months.

All of the above, had it less than a month last year and all warning lights were flashing on the ECU. I contacted the dealer who I purchased it from and he told me not to worry and it was safe to drive. My own fault being so naive. When ...

2058 Citroen Berlingo multispace
Posted: Jul 16, 2023
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