Headlights and lights Citroën: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Citroën models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C-CrosserOut-of-specification electronic component in the built-in systems interface (BSI): lights, wipers and sat nav may failYes: an electronic component in the Citroën C-Crosser's built-in systems interface (BSI) may not meet the specification and cause the audio-navigation, the wipers and the exterior lighting to fail, with a warning light on the dashboard. The DVSA states that the BSI's build date is checked and the unit is replaced if it falls in the affected range.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C-CrosserBrake light switch with contacts contaminated by silicone greaseYes: in 2014 a campaign was registered because the brake light switch on the C-Crosser, built between April 2007 and June 2009, could have its contacts contaminated with silicone grease from the factory, and the brake lights might not come on when the pedal is pressed. The switch is replaced and its wiring harness cleaned.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C1 IWater leaks through the tailgate and rear light seals on the Citroën C1 IOwners describe water getting in through the seals of the tailgate, the rear window, the doors and the third brake light, wetting the boot or the floor; it is a sealing fault, with no official campaign, according to reports compiled by fiches-auto.fr.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C1 IIWater getting in through the rear window, under the driver's floor and at the rear lightsAccording to the fiches-auto.fr reports, several second-generation C1 cars suffer leaks: the rear window seal, water under the driver's floor and ingress into the boot and rear lights.

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Frequently asked questions

What faults with headlights and lights do Citroën cars have?

In 3 models from Citroën there are 4 documented faults with headlights and lights. The most important: out-of-specification electronic component in the built-in systems interface (BSI): lights, wipers and sat nav may fail, brake light switch with contacts contaminated by silicone grease and water leaks through the tailgate and rear light seals on the Citroën C1 I. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Citroën models have the most problems with headlights and lights?

Citroën C-Crosser (2 faults), Citroën C1 I (1 fault) and Citroën C1 II (1 fault).