Citroen C4 VTS 180 in bargain-basement blind bidding frenzy!
Discussion
EarlOfHazard said:
I found this thread after a seeing a response on the Citroen C6 thread. I myself own a Citroen C4 Coupe VTS, but it's a 2.0 hdi - with 6 speed box. Great spec inc:- panoramic roof, cruise control, auto wipers, auto headlights, rear auto dimming mirror, folding mirrors, dual climate control, tyre pressure monitors...
Last year - and having been made redundant, all of a sudden, running around in a big petrol Audi didn't make much sense. A mate of mine -who owns a Citroen C6- aquired the C4 from and old chap whom he worked with at the time. This particular car was gold, and had about 138000 miles on.
It was in good condition, but there wasn't much history to speak of, however after a drive all seemed well (apart from no air con), and I purchased the car for £400.
The lack of history was a slight concern as I was going to factor a cambelt change in, anyway, a sticker under the bonnet revealed that the main dealer was Duff Morgan in Norwich, so I gave them a ring and spoke to a helpful chap, who confirmed that the car had indeed been looked after by them until 2015 - he then mailed me a print out of all work under taken. The car had a new cambelt in 2015; excellent, it doesn't have to be changed until either 2015 or 170k miles.
So first thing was to diagnose the air-con, the system was pressure tested and it uncovered a rather holy condensor. A new one was £70 from ECP. Removal of old one was easy: unbolt the rad and pull condensor out the top. The rad looked past its best as leaves and detritus gets trapped between the condensor and rad and rots them out; but the MOT was a few months away so wasnt going to address it until MOT man gave the all clear. Anyway, the new condensor fitted and regassed, she was blowing icy cold air.
MOT time revealed a really good car, so I ordered a new rad, and front brake pads and two tyres. Also serviced it with new oil, plus oil, air and fuel filter. All of this was circa £350
Then a few weeks ago, a knock appeared on the front nearside wheel, this was determined to be a top mount, so I ordered a new pair for £50. Upon fitting them, I knackered the offside track rod end, it was a tenner for a new MOOG one, plus £30 for tracking.
My C4 is a great car tbh, and can't see myself getting rid anytime soon, it owes me less than a grand, has a decent spec and is cheap to fuel and tax.
And I'm glad I found this thread as I didn't know that it had directional headlights, a quick scan of the car menu and I found the option !! Might go out for a drive when it's dark
There is an appeal in cheap old cars which isn't present in the majority of soulless newer stuff. I think the C4 assuming it's aging very well, too.Last year - and having been made redundant, all of a sudden, running around in a big petrol Audi didn't make much sense. A mate of mine -who owns a Citroen C6- aquired the C4 from and old chap whom he worked with at the time. This particular car was gold, and had about 138000 miles on.
It was in good condition, but there wasn't much history to speak of, however after a drive all seemed well (apart from no air con), and I purchased the car for £400.
The lack of history was a slight concern as I was going to factor a cambelt change in, anyway, a sticker under the bonnet revealed that the main dealer was Duff Morgan in Norwich, so I gave them a ring and spoke to a helpful chap, who confirmed that the car had indeed been looked after by them until 2015 - he then mailed me a print out of all work under taken. The car had a new cambelt in 2015; excellent, it doesn't have to be changed until either 2015 or 170k miles.
So first thing was to diagnose the air-con, the system was pressure tested and it uncovered a rather holy condensor. A new one was £70 from ECP. Removal of old one was easy: unbolt the rad and pull condensor out the top. The rad looked past its best as leaves and detritus gets trapped between the condensor and rad and rots them out; but the MOT was a few months away so wasnt going to address it until MOT man gave the all clear. Anyway, the new condensor fitted and regassed, she was blowing icy cold air.
MOT time revealed a really good car, so I ordered a new rad, and front brake pads and two tyres. Also serviced it with new oil, plus oil, air and fuel filter. All of this was circa £350
Then a few weeks ago, a knock appeared on the front nearside wheel, this was determined to be a top mount, so I ordered a new pair for £50. Upon fitting them, I knackered the offside track rod end, it was a tenner for a new MOOG one, plus £30 for tracking.
My C4 is a great car tbh, and can't see myself getting rid anytime soon, it owes me less than a grand, has a decent spec and is cheap to fuel and tax.
And I'm glad I found this thread as I didn't know that it had directional headlights, a quick scan of the car menu and I found the option !! Might go out for a drive when it's dark
Edited by EarlOfHazard on Saturday 8th May 20:25
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