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Citroën C-Crosser owner reviews

"Well equipped, comfortable and spacious, the C-Crosser is a good first effort by Citroen at a 4x4."

by Carbuyer team

15 Jul 2013

Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

70%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

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Common Problems

Other (3 cases)
Gearbox / clutch, Other (1 cases)
Engine, Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)
Electrics (1 cases)
Engine (1 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Had a problem with rear window not coming back up but apart from that no issues. Citroen dealership is rubbish however. Stacks of equipment: colour reversing camera, music hard drive, dvd player being the highlights as standard for this model. Great styling compared to mitsubishi and pegeout cousins.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDI

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I think this is a fantastic car however the few problems I have had have been costly. I bought my car with 50,000 miles on the clock and in the last 4 years we've put another 50,000 on it. As usual the clutch slips like a greasy sailor. The automatic headlight adjuster disintegrated (possibly made from Bassets Liquorice). £252 from main dealer. I find that the car eats front tyres like it's going out of fashion (over £100 a piece). I'm now having gearbox problems, possible selector or synchromesh issues. All said though, if I won the lottery, I'd buy another one. Fabulous car for a family of four.

Reliability

4 out of 5

Had no problems for three years then the few problems I've had all came within six months.

Performance

5 out of 5

Goes like a scolded cat and handles like she's on rails.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

An average costing car considering the size and what we use it for.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

No fault, perfect reliability

Running Cost

5 out of 5

Just annual maintenance

Version

exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Very practical and surpisingly car like for a 4 x 4. Tyres where the biggest bonus fronts got 33k rears lasted through 50k! (variable 4wd)

Version

VTR+, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Disapointed with the reliability the citroen 2.2 diesel lump in what is a mitsibushi outlander - the clutch started slipping at 28k miles (had to have new clutch citroen; wouldn't do it under warrenty), fuel additive tank split (warrenty), injector pipe came adrift (warrenty)causing it to break down. Additionally it did not like the really cold weather -13 degrees celsius, i'm 99% certain the diesel was gelling up either in the filter or the small fuel cooling radiator underneath the car - or was it the asda diesel fuel to blame? The overall performance of the engines is very good but i'd like to see a bit better economy - currently averaging approx 36 mpg travelling 70 miles a day on a & b roads which are failrly clear.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

I love my c-crosser it is the best car i have ever owned. It is versatile, practical, powerful, handles superbly and most importantly, it turns heads with it's stylish looks and the uniqueness of there not being many around.

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Problems with Rear Wheel tracking and brakes

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Cheaper to buy Mitsubishi parts than off citroen

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

ONLYPROBLEM SO FAR IS CRACKED FUEL ADDITIVE TANK WICH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTLY WITHOUT QUESTION

Running Cost

4 out of 5

FUEL CONSUMPTION BETTER THAN EXPECTED FOR TYPE OF CAR AND SIZE OF ENGINE. INSURANCE COSTS MORE THAN EXPECTED

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

vtr plus, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Nice car third row seats very hard and uncomfortable a faulty abs censor took over 10 days to get replacement car off road to long

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Excellent, has exceeded my expectations.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Dealer failed to notice fuel filter issue at servicing Car brokedown 2 weeks later

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Good practical car with added extras that make the journey more comfortable.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2.2 Diesel

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

I loved my C-Crosser - ideal for family of 7! Fully loaded on summer and skiing holidays with a roof-box, it was so reliable. But then it needed a new clutch at 60,000 miles (its now done 90,000 ish) and I write with sad news just having returned to the UK in two hire cars. The gearbox gave out on the motorway in France and we await its re-patriation. We are told that it is a write-off due to the cost of replacing the gearbox and will be sad to scrap it. However, we have read about C-Crosser clutch and gearbox problems due to the clutch/gearbox being unable to cope with the engine ... such a shame!

Reliability

2 out of 5

Reliable until the gearbox gave out on the autoroute!

Performance

3 out of 5

Comfortable driving position but let down by clutch and gearbox problems over time.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Usual costs of running 4x4 diesel.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Needed a new clutch at 34000

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Exspensive tyres

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Never had any problems to worry about

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Good mpg and 24 month servicing; great

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Not had it that long obviously, but not had a single problem with it :)

Performance

5 out of 5

My car is very smooth to drive and perky for a 4x4. It is comfortable when it needs to be and responsive.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

It's is fuel thirsty but not more than expected for a 2.2 diesel.

Version

hdi, , Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Practical car and ideal for towing, unfortunately let down by clutch problems, which citroen are in denial about.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Exclusive, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

The c-crosser has exceeded my high expectations.

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