It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Citroën C4. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Citroën C4.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2004 to 2021.
You will also find information about which engines in Citroën C4 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

When should the timing belt be changed on a Citroën C4?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Citroën C4.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Citroën C4 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Citroën models.
Citroën C4 2004 – 2008
Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C4 between the years 2004 and 2008.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Citroën C4 1.4 2004 – 2008 | 88 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 2004 – 2008 | 109 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 2.0 2004 – 2008 | 136 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 2.0 2004 – 2008 | 140 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 HDiF 2004 – 2008 | 109 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 Bioflex 2004 – 2008 | 109 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 2009 – 2010
Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C4 between the years 2009 and 2010.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Citroën C4 1.4 2009 – 2010 | 88 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 VTi 2009 – 2010 | 120 hp | Timing chain | — |
Citroën C4 1.6 HDiF 2009 – 2010 | 109 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 Bioflex 2009 – 2010 | 109 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 2011 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C4 between the years 2011 and 2015.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Citroën C4 1.4 VTi 2011 – 2015 | 95 hp | Timing chain | — |
Citroën C4 1.6 VTi 2011 – 2015 | 120 hp | Timing chain | — |
Citroën C4 1.2 e-THP 2011 – 2015 | 130 hp | ? | ? |
Citroën C4 1.6 HDi 2011 – 2015 | 92 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 e-HDi Airdream 2011 – 2015 | 112 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 HDi 2011 – 2015 | 111 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 e-HDi Airdream 2011 – 2015 | 114 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 HDi 2011 – 2015 | 114 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 2015 – 2018
Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C4 between the years 2015 and 2018.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Citroën C4 1.2 PureTech 2015 – 2018 | 110 hp | ? | ? |
Citroën C4 1.2 e-THP 2015 – 2018 | 130 hp | 17 500 kilometres | 5 years |
Citroën C4 1.6 BlueHDI 2015 – 2018 | 120 hp | 17 500 kilometres | 5 years |
Citroën C4 2021
Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C4 from the year 2021.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Citroën C4 1.2 PureTech 2021 | 131 hp | ? | ? |
Citroën C4 1.2 PureTech 2021 | 155 hp | 200 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Citroën C4 1.5 BlueHDi 2021 | 130 hp | ? | ? |
Does a Citroën C4 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Citroën C4 engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Citroën C4 engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Citroën C4?
If the timing belt breaks on your Citroën C4, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.
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