Problems with the water pump on Citroën: affected models and engines
In 11 models from Citroën there are 5 documented faults with the water pump. The most important: fragile water pump (and expansion tank or heat exchanger, depending on displacement), fragile water pump and heat exchanger and timing belt and water pump.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Citroën models it appears in.
In C3 Picasso, C4 I and C4 II
In C4 I, C4 II and C5 II
In C1 I, C2, C3 I and C3 II
In C1 I and C1 II
In Berlingo III and C5 Aircross
By Citroën model
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- Citroën C4 I (2004–2010)2 faults
- Citroën C1 I (2005–2014)2 faults
- Citroën C4 II (2010–2018)2 faults
- Citroën C3 I (2002–2009)1 fault
- Citroën C2 (2003–2009)1 fault
- Citroën C5 II (2008–2017)1 fault
- Citroën C3 II (2009–2016)1 fault
- Citroën C3 Picasso (2009–2017)1 fault
- Citroën C1 II (2014–2022)1 fault
- Citroën Berlingo III (2018–today)1 fault
- Citroën C5 Aircross (2018–today)1 fault
Engines and gearboxes involved
Parts for your Citroën for faults with the water pump
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the water pump do Citroën cars have?
In 11 models from Citroën there are 5 documented faults with the water pump. The most important: fragile water pump (and expansion tank or heat exchanger, depending on displacement), fragile water pump and heat exchanger and timing belt and water pump. 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 the water pump?
Citroën C4 I (2 faults), Citroën C1 I (2 faults), Citroën C4 II (2 faults) and Citroën C3 I (1 fault).
Which Citroën engines have faults with the water pump?
1.0 VVT-i (1 fault), 1.4 HDi (1 fault), 1.4/1.6 VTi (1 fault), 1.5 BlueHDi (1 fault) and 1.6 THP (1 fault).