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Citroen C4 Hatchback 1.5 BlueHDi [130] Shine Plus 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Shine Plus
Price	£29,325
Engine Power - BHP	131
Acceleration	9.5
Top Speed	128 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	58.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
Length	4360 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1525 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1324 kg

Driver Convenience

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 Smart Pad Support - integrated support for attaching a tablet computer for front passenger
Driver's head-up display
Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Front, rear and lateral parking sensors
In-crash braking
My Citroen Drive Plus: 10" high-resolution touchscreen user interface, controlling media, connectivity, vehicle settings + connected nav
Speed limiter
Tailgate
Top rear vision reversing camera
Voice commands

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Advanced comfort suspension - double hydraulic stops on front and rear suspension
Diesel particulate filter

Entertainment

Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Boot spoiler
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
Perla Nera black painted external rear view mirrors
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin roof aerial
Welcome and goodbye lighting

Interior Features

12V power outlet, 1x USB Type-C socket & data connection, 1x USB Type-A socket at 1st row + 1x USB Type-A socket , 1x USB Type-C socket in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
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
Electrically heated front seats
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
Rear central folding armrest with cupholders and ski hatch
Single front passenger seat
Split folding rear seats
Two position boot floor
XXL storage in front cabin

Packs

High level acoustic insulation pack - C4/C4 X/e-C4 X

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
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	0.05
HC+NOx	0.042
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.038
Particles	0.0003
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	107
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	99
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	113

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	16.4:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	58.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	51.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	56.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	64.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	69.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	51.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	56.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	60.9

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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)	9.5
Engine Power - BHP	131
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	128 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	195/60 R18
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	1795 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1250 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	471 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	690
Minimum Kerbweight	1324 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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