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Citroen C4 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech [130] Shine 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Shine
Price	£25,480
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	4360 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1525 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1247 kg

Driver Convenience

10" high resolution touchscreen user interface, controlling media, connectivity and vehicle settings
5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster with LED ambient lighting
Active blind spot detection
Apple car play and Android auto
Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
Citroen connect nav with danger zone and speed camera alerts
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver's head-up display
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Front, rear and lateral parking sensors
In-crash braking
Voice commands

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions - double hydraulic stops on front suspension and single on rear suspension

Entertainment

Auxiliary input socket
Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Dark tinted rear windows and side windows with chrome detail
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors with courtesy lighting
Electrochrome interior rear-view mirror with automatic day-night switching
Front and rear electric windows
Gloss black rear skirt
Intelligent beam headlights
LED daytime running lights in V signature
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function
LED front headlamps
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Welcome and goodbye lighting

Interior Features

12V power outlet, 1x USB Type-C socket charging & data connection and 1x USB Type-A socket in 1st row and 1x USB Type-A socket charging in 2nd row
3 individual rear seats
3 rear headrests
Boot light
Dashboard tray in front cabin
Deluxe leather steering wheel with two command blocks
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear LED interior lighting
Front head restraints
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Map pockets in rear of front seats
Raised centre console with armrest and two cup holders
Single front passenger seat
Split folding rear seats
Two position boot floor

Packs

High level acoustic insulation pack - C4/C4 X/e-C4 X
Safety pack plus - C4 Shine/ Shine Plus

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
ESP
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Hill start assist
Manual child lock in second row
Manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
Post collision safety brake
Row 1 and 2 curtain airbags
Row 1 side thorax airbags
Seatbelt unfastened on the move warning
Tyre underinflation detection

Security

Anti-theft alarm (volumetric protection)
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start
Remote locking with deadlocks

Wheels

18" Bi-tone diamond-cut aeroblade alloy wheels with anti-theft locking wheel nuts
Puncture repair kit with compressor

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.334
HC	0.024
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.023
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	101
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	117

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	55.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	63.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	46.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	54.5

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	57
NCAP Safety Assist %	63
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DIAMOND CUT AEROBLADE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1525 mm
Length	4360 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2032 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1735 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1250 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	488 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	660
Minimum Kerbweight	1247 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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