Should You Buy a CITROEN C4 CACTUS? (Test Drive & Review)

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Today I'm in this very strange offering from Citroen: the Cactus. You've probably seen them on the roads, so today, we'll find out what they're like.
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[@auser1484]

Yes, love a Citroen me. It's how I met my mechanic.

[@obelic71]

Citroën the brand you love and hate at the same time. Mechanics often panic about old Citroën's so you have to be a mechanic yourself.

[@chrishemming9976]

Too funny 😂

[@JoePineappless]

Lol Tickled me that

[@BASH_ANGEL]

You must be such a cheap flirt then.

[@CarlGrint]

“The side pieces do nothing bar protect the door from dings”, yeah that’s what they are for!

[@nerd_in_norway]

Yeah that was a weird comment from him. You'd think this was a positive thing!

[@SjoerdBeun]

Fun car, at least something different. You forgot to mention that things like the cheap plastics, stick out windows in the back etc were done on purpose to keep the car as light as possible. It only weighs a ton. I know people who own one of these and they're extremely fuel efficient, even the petrol ones. Better milage than Citroën claims even. Fun review, keep it up!

[@Aarontlondon]

I rented a Citroen C3 the other day, and I actually loved it. I’ve only ever owned BMWs and Audis, but it was just refreshing to drive a quirky car with lots of character.

[@rabit818]

I must admit, I like this car. Odd, unique and peculiar looking. The bumps on the side is cool

[@lash9400]

I agree. Citroen had the balls to do something different and not follow the Astra/Golf/Focus. I’d have one...

[@jacksoncrow7662]

I would buy one too! My wife’s car doors are always being dinged at her work car park and this looks good and practical.

[@rabit818]

@111 111 To be fair, even a newer Toyota Tacoma has it share of problems. It's all about maintenance, you just have to be more vigilant with French and Italian cars :}

[@alanbstard4]

Odd, unique and peculiar looking . that is typical Citroen

[@siyabeanland9777]

I just bought it 😅😅 love my car ❤

[@michaelblake8837]

I had one as a loan car while my van was serviced - loved it! Petrol engined model was quick and sounded quite sporty when revved. I'd have one for sure. Look best in black...

[@aidan.w.carolan]

We had one as a hire car in Portugal for three weeks. We loved it. Quirky, with a premium feel.

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

I have a 2012 DS3 as my first car and I love it. Interior and exterior just look great especially for the time. It’s just so quirky and fun, most annoying things could be the fact that it has no cup holders and a ridiculously big front pillar

[@MatchboxGarage]

My wife had one of these for a couple of years when they first come out and I'm not afraid to say that I secretly loved it 😃

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha pleased to hear it

[@zsb707]

You like her overtly and love it secretly :)

[@mikesmith666]

My wife's also got one, wasn't too taken to it at first but after three years really like it. It grows on you each and every day.

[@paullucas9758]

Just bought one 3 weeks ago we love it . It is great doing well fuel too .

[@waynehill9198]

Matt please, I nearly choked on my lunch “ popular with people who don’t have their own teeth” 🤣 PRICELESS 🤣 keep up the great work 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@sejautie]

What car have you got

[@waynehill9198]

@@sejautie discovery 3

[@sejautie]

The person who in cactus on review did he get paid for it doesn't look good if he in the car if I did not like a certain car I would not get in it

[@sejautie]

@@waynehill9198 range rover use to be good like most cars now owned buy other companies citroen won a a lot of rallys

[@RMILLSMMA]

Another great quality review of a car the average folks might actually buy! 👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@mrstandfast2212]

I hope one day you review a Citroen C6. The most comfortable and stylish car I've ever been in, it made my Jaguar feel like a Lada.

[@Matu007]

I daily drive a Citroen C6, really nice and soft ride and quite reliable imo. And the design holds on to this day. But I still miss my old XM, haven't driven anything more comfortable than my old XM. And it is a shame that Citroen doesn't offer the hydropneumatic suspension anymore. Will buy something else when the time comes to decide if I keep my C6 for weekend drives or sell it.

[@greg4712]

C6 is a work of art!

[@warrenalexander5285]

About 35 years ago I had a Citroen Pallas. Sadly, it would rust in a nanosecond and it cost a fortune to maintain, but when it was running it drove like a dream.

[@kyojitsu1]

I'm with you on this Matt. It's a fun, quirky little car. I've driven a couple while the wife's Grand C4 Picasso has been serviced (if you have kids you'll understand...😄). It's a holiday of a car that bounces down to the beach on a summer's day, no frills, wine and beer in the back. Spirit of 2CV. Not to mention that suspension on crappy roads - amazing. PS I was ready to hate Citroens but ours has been genuinely flawless and perfect for the job of child wrangling. 🤔

[@seanbarnett139]

Brilliant, as always. Although I'm a big Renault fan. Had 8 across the family, 5 of which are still owned by us, and apart from one major fault in one after 6 years, they have been great covering a combined 400,000 miles.

[@Andek74]

My family got quite excited about the Cactus around 3 years ago, I was mainly excited about the side bumps protecting the door from getting destroyed on the local supermarket and underground city parkings, which in Spain in pretty much guaranteed. So we went to our local Citroen dealer in Fuengirola to test drive it. It was the 1.2 Pure Tech engine, 82 hp. We did fit in there, the space was not bad, the design interesting, certainly original and different from most on the market. The trouble is the car was only sort of ok for a city traffic, it just wouldn't go anywhere uphill, it seriously lacked power. I was flooring it on a slightly inclined motorway and it was barely maintaining the speed of about 115-120 km/h. The problem is that version was the only one with a reasonable price of about 12,500 euros. Reasonable for a funny budget subcompact car with almost no extras, not even alloy wheels. The stronger 1.2 turbo version of 110 hp or a 100 hp diesel one costed 4.500-5.000 € more and it just didn't make much sense to me to spend that much money on this funny looking, but still a plastic and budget car with a regular low ground clearence, not a crossover, as the salesman was trying to suggest, haha. I went for a second hand Honda... But I admit the I gen Cactus is attractive to look at and can definitely be a good option for a city car.

[@nickodgers]

Brilliant review. I have had one for three years, same model in red and it is a great little car.

[@nigeltoon1848]

Always liked these. Thanks for the review.

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

I completely agree with you about french cars and there counterparts in the intro, but I will say the peugeot 406 has always held a sweet spot in my heart, my grandad had one for his taxi rounds and it never failed him, it was just humble, got the job done, reliable, comfortable, and funny enough, he had to get rid of it coz he was starting to breakdown physically! (Of old age of course) I especially loved the front end styling, it was very bold and aggressive for a 2000 peugeot saloon. I'd have to say that after this era, peugeot became a bit iffy and their reputation got a bit hindered, however now they seem to be pulling back, or have been for a few years if I'm not wrong especially with that gorgeous 508 which has set the design language for the whole of peugeot

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Have to agree on the Peugeot 406 - beautiful car. I owned 2 (GLX and GTX) and loved them both. There is a 51reg Rapier frequently parked in our street. Still looks the business next to today's ugly crossovers and SUVs.

[@adonisculture]

Mate the content you put out is pure gold. I’m not even in the market for a cactus 😂 purely here for the one liners

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you! Not many people are :)

[@aogrady]

I’ve a Cactus,, 2014, 1.2 Flair in purple, 110 bop, cracking car,, plenty of boot space, yes, the finish is cheaper than even my 10 year older A3, but it’s light, so economical , nippy , fun car, reversing camera and parking sensors handy, the Airbumps are great, just yesterday in Tesco car park someone twanged their door into the side of the cactus, I didn’t flinch, as I knew no damage, in a regular car, that’d be a chip or dent. Love my weird French car!

[@thomassbulivan6352]

I had a 1.6 diesel. Got recalled 3 times. 1 was emissions failure. 1 was engine warning light. 1 was adblue tank was leaking. However. Touch screen was slow, alot of noise once you go over 70mph. Pop out rear windows sucks in the summer time. Heater takes 10mins ish to get going. One cup holder only in the front, and its awkwardly shaped. A few odd storage facilites around the car which were awkwardly shaped or stupidly angled. Gear stick was flimsy, rear seats were annoying if you had a 3rd passenger and you had items etc. But... and i reply but... I would get another one. Yes. Fun car to drive, spacious, very common on the roads today. Styling, roof racks, mpg, interior, uniqueness. Its a brill french car with personality.

[@adrianduffen600]

I must admit to having a soft spot for Citroens. We had a Citroen Xsara Picasso a while ago. I really loved it (apart from the Speedo being in the middle so the passengers could moan about the speed I was driving!) The other thing was the little sharp piece of plastic on the gear knob that everyone that has ever driven one will recall!

[@glideman]

I bought a Citroen Zantia from the block for £75, it was rock hard on the suspension a bit like when the airbags go on a Range Rover. Turned out to be the lever was seized in the middle of the centre console. Gave it a good yank & it sorted it out. I kept it for years and it never let us down as a family car. The ride was plush to which was great and loads of room. Not all French cars are crap, not for £75 anyway lol.

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

A Zantia...you bought from a Bulgarian that lived in Russia?

[@paulparoma]

That would be "Xantia".

[@glideman]

@@paulparoma True, it was a long time ago . . .

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

My brother used to drive a MK1 Renault Kangoo to make deliveries, it was a pretty nice little car with a lot of space because of the height. He bought it for €100, and just had to replace a couple parts cause the car wasn't being used for a long time The Renault Espace is a great mini Van too. And the Renault Twingo has many cool different features. I love how creative French cars are

[@nickcarter4894]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Had a Twingo hire car many years ago. Picked it up at Rimini Airport and had to leave the parcel shelf behind to get everything in. It was so small you had to get out just to change your mind. 🤣 Loved it.

[@Vince_uk]

I had two Peugeot 607 's, diesel, company cars in the mid 2000's that I have to say were wonderful and trouble free as well as being value for money. I much preferred them to the Audi A6's had prior to them.

[@bonzobanana1]

Generally Peugeot and Citreon's are a lot more reliable than Volkswagens and Audi's. www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer However I'd still be the boring person who buys a Corolla rather than either the German or French brands.

[@w3villz425]

bonzobanana1 right then 🤣🤣🤣

[@bonzobanana1]

@@w3villz425 The reliability index is based on the frequency of warranty repairs for cars and uses 100s of thousands of cars to create that data, their is no bias or opinion just pure data. You should never compare your own individual experience based on a few cars because that would be ridiculous. I think up to about the 90s German cars were very reliable 2nd only to Japanese but they seem to have fallen a long way back now. Remember there was a time when British cars were very reliable but around the 60s or 70s with the rising value of the pound and union issues the quality dropped a lot. Japanese cars still prioritise high engineering standards with tight tolerances which is why they still remain the best quality cars. It should also be pointed out the sort of cars that sell into the UK that are German are more likely to be higher end performance and luxury cars which tend to be a lot more complicated both electrically and with regard the engine. If you keep to a small Volkswagen with a simple engine and a manual gearbox it's probably going to be pretty reliable. Again the reliabilityindex is a good source of reliability data for buying s/hand cars it gives both frequency of failure and expected repair costs. Sometimes with German cars its not just the reliability but the ridiculous repair costs sometimes up to 2 or 3x the cost of similar cars. You combine a car 2x as likely to have a fault and 2x as expensive to fix and that is 4x the costs and likely general servicing costs are more expensive too.

[@bonzobanana1]

@Lord Rupert I don't think you are wrong whenever I see some local story about reckless overtaking causing an accident its either a white van or one of the German marques often it seems to combine both so they were both overtaking at the same time and hit each other. Also I watch many cycling videos and you often see cyclists showing reckless drivers overtaking them with no clearance and again its the German marques. Only yesterday coming back from Weymouth to Yeovil a BMW was overtaking when the overtaking lane had ended and he just sneaked back into the correct lane with not much clearance with regard cars coming the other way. Occasionally you see a very good driver in a German marque car but that is the exception that makes the rule. It's really about how German cars are marketed as status symbols for badge snobs so the type of person obsessed with his own importance is much more likely to buy one. My motivation is a nice car that is well made and reliable plus very practical that costs the minimum amount of money to keep on the road. I'm like you I pretty much assume a owner of a German marque is going to be some sort of low grade human being with little consideration for others and puts the safety of others at risk.

[@Vince_uk]

​@Lord Rupert Sir Rupert Your EXCELLENCY.... I have T W O Mercedes Benz an S Class and a SLK does that make me a double wanker?

[@RossoMinchevoy]

Great review man! Thanks!

[@ravitaheem4272]

I had one of these on hire on Sourhern Italy last year, was actually pleasantly surprised, not a bad city car and to can’t ding the doors

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats right. Handy in Italy/France/Spain where they dont look after their cars or anyone else's

[@willotoole4118]

Looks better than the original Juke

[@MrsZambezi]

Any car looks better than a Juke.

[@stevehallam0850]

Mine was accused of being ugly by a Juke owner 🤣

[@RetroGamerVX]

Origional Jukes just look awkward beyond redemption.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Check out Matt's review of the Juke - it's funny.

[@lieutenantcandlewax]

Which is why there are over 1 million original Jukes on the road today. /s

[@richardjohnson3463]

Great review! Honest and entertaining

[@markziff7234]

Every word I so agree with you, quirky & oddly marvellous!

[@whitemoor66]

Agree with your thinking on this! When it first came out, I was convinced it would be my next car. Unfortunately the Citroen C3 I had at the time blew it's head gasket TWICE in six months (main dealer services & repaired too) and put me off the brand for life. I bought my Civic then, which has equally quirky (divisive?) styling but has been faultlessly reliable. Still find myself looking at these though and thinking if only...

[@williamrae9954]

Would you buy anything Land Rover going by your logic? Never out of the dealers those, doesn't stop people buying them!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Came back to visit this video and I bought a Cactus. Not to replace the family Skoda but replace my Rover 75, I bought the basic Touch Model which meant it came with wheel trims, no air con, no Bluetooth or phone set up, but you know what I can forgive it as it's a quirky car, I love the pop out windows, I love the fact it has cruise control, a rear spoiler and what appears to be tinted back window, I even managed to find a set of cactus alloys and tyres for £250! I recently took it to the Motorist for the Furious Driving Social and it kept up with my mate in his diesel V40 on the twisty roads in the English and Scottish borders in a straight line it lacked the power and hills are it's nemesis. Funny thing was I was not looking for a Cactus at the time I was looking at a C1 or a Citigo and stumbled upon it. I mentioned I hate touch screens well I still do but with it being the base model you can turn the radio on and then put the heating controls setting over it and it's simple to use.

[@stevie007]

Very proud to be a long standing subsriber to your always knowledgeable very honest ( tell it like it is) channel Matt. Definitely no nonsense and no bulls**t facts here 👌👌👌 Regards as always Steve.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that! Cheers

[@TheFacilitiesOfficer]

Had one, it was great, commuted to the South West of France every week in one for over a year, never had a problem, my daughter also has one and she commutes from her barracks every few weeks and she has had no issues, MPG was around 80+ 😍😍😍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good to hear!

[@JohnnyPaton]

I had a Berlingo with that semi-automatic transmission. It was hateful, it was like a learner driver changing gears. The clutch started juddering at 70k and went completely at 90k and took four days to change. Also, the front suspension was made of chocolate. Numerous ball joints and bushes plus the shocks were done at 60k (compared to my current Skoda Octavia with only shock absorbers changed in 170k). Eventually the small tank which contained the (expensive) PAT fluid for the DPF sprung a leak and led to it being unable to regenerate. So finally at 140k it was gone.

[@daverennick7200]

Great review!! It could only have been made better if you were driving the "Rip Curl" special edition with french-all-the-gear-no-idea body decals and sherbert seat belts. I own this car because I can laugh at myself.

[@chuckford5927]

I fell in love with the Citroen C4 Cactus when I first saw it years ago. Love the airbumps and it's styling. Wish it was sold in the US. I'd buy one.

[@jordanlevan3532]

i'm french, and i just bought one the last month. It's a real pleasure to drive it! i love my C4 Cactus ! :D I hope that Peugeot and Citroën will one day sell their cars on the US market! maybe you can import one?

[@chuckford5927]

@@jordanlevan3532 Unfortunately, US regulations will only allow vehicles that are over 25 years old to be imported (that weren't certified for sale here). That really sucks. Looks like I'll be waiting awhile. Enjoy your C4 Cactus! Thanks for sharing your feedback.

[@jimd385]

I like the unusual look (except the airbump ugliness, is there a huge paracetamol tablet behind each bump?) my brother had the auto which had no shifter just gear select buttons on the dash, I always thought it was great. The new 2021 C4 has really got the interior right, and an improved exterior. Great review as usual.

[@fernandofonseca2033]

This design has been slowly conquering my heart 😅 The first time I saw one, I asked myself "who would buy a car like this?"...today, I'm considering buying one for my wife. Funny review BTW 🤙

[@malthuswasright]

I always like the C6, and the XM before it..

[@joaofarinha7953]

I like the cactus , it's quirky , funky and very comfortable. It's called the cactus because like the plant , it needs very little water to survive , in this case petrol/diesel. The pop out windows in the back is one of the reasons why the car is so lightweight.

[@petermurray7055]

Brilliant video very enjoyable looking forward to your next video 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@simonbeech]

great channel, i think I've watched every video now do you use unit stocking to purchase your stock? a video about how that works i think your viewers would enjoy

[@stevehallam0850]

I've got one. I love it despite the useless cup holder. 1.2 litre three cylinder turbo petrol engine, 110bhp, goes like stink if you want to.

[@nothingmuch.3014]

Is that the engine with the wet timing belt?

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

yes yes and yes because it is 3 cylinder one ( has sinus function so runs like a motor bike, minimum waste )

[@cityistired]

Hey bro I'm thinking of getting one myself. After 2 years, do you have any advice for me? I like the older version look more than new, so I'm interested in 2017-2018 1.2 petrol engine with 110hp

[@metallord999]

There is something about weird Citroen's which is appealing, I really liked the look of the DS5 is was just so different. That reversing camera is also a mile better then the camera in my Lexus RC.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah that’s right. Better than the camera in my Range Rover too

[@stuartcole3759]

I’ve just bought one. A 1.6 diesel. I’ve had 96 mpg and I get 70mpg around town. I love it

[@LordBookii]

Great video, cheers mate. 🙌🏾

[@evo5dave]

There was a brief period when the French did 'ordinary' really well: The Peugeot 405, 205, 306, Citroen Xantia.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes thats right. Since the 2000's though its been mostly bad

[@alexplatts2001]

Yup, I have a 2010 C5 (Mk3 X7, 163 bhp model) 2.0 hdi VTR+ tourer. Magnificent on long journeys, great for towing and loads of space. My Diesel engine has been good throughout apart from one point where two of my diesel injectors needed recoding, and the dreaded hdi 2.0 drive belt pulley wheel needed replacing, due to the common fault of the rubber damper drying out and rattling. It’s started first time every time and get great economy for a big car. It’s just on 82k, had a dual mass fly wheel and clutch (lasted pretty well as they go). It’s service every year, not just at the 20 odd k miles that the book suggests. The things I didn’t expect to have challenges with: 3 replacement front window mechanisms to date, so many popped headlight bulbs I can’t keep count. Failed folding wing mirrors (operate sporadically when they feel like it - apparently a common problem with the door controllers), failed door seal rubber at 45k, new steering rack due to yet another common problem of corrosion where the steering column meets the rack. 3 washer pumps, 1 rear centre break light led unit at just under 50k. Satnav works well, though sometimes loses its bearings so system needs an occasional reset. It loves to request a new battery every three years (thank god it doesn’t need coding). The car itself is a comfortable cruiser, loads of space inside, dashboard like a space shuttle.... so many buttons to press! Massive boot space and pretty long. Great for towing with, you don’t know you’ve got a van on the back of it though there’s plenty of power on this engine version. Get 45mpg average, so does well on fuel. It’s standard suspension so can be a bit wallow in the curves, but it’s an ok compromise for road comfort. It’s doing well on it’s engine, nothing to complain about in that regard. Interior is not bad, feels decent quality and not so plastic like. I’ve had fords most of my driving life, a Volvo and a Citroen Xantia back in the day. To date, I’ve never spent as much repairing a car as I have on this one in all my driving life, and have to say I’d never touch another Citroen despite personally finding it an ok drive. I cannot tolerate repeatedly repairing things, and parts are astronomically expensive. One dealership actually told me get rid of a Citroen at 60k, they are just not worth the hassle after that point as they are too expensive to repair for their value. Wise words indeed. It just so happened that I couldn’t find another car quickly when needing repairs, so stuck with it for the major money spent. Despite their appeal in some respects, I wouldn’t touch another with a barge pole. I’ve never had as many issues with my previous motors, and certainly haven’t cost as much. Sorry to say it, but Citroen’s generally are as cheap in brand new production as they are to buy second hand. 😕

[@patrickjohnson9329]

Great video. The best car reviews on You Tube.

[@TheAviationChannel]

I like this channel primarily because he's down to Earth and very relatable. Keep it up!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I will

[@jamesaughney8470]

I loved a Puegot 405 I bought in London as a former fleet car. Sun roof electric everything, comfortable. The clutch is really high on the Renault Clio also.

[@richardhammer187]

Insanely high, worse than a wagon, foot almost entirely off the floor before it bites!

[@paulinemxoxo3177]

1st funny review & honest i've seen, love it, luggage teeth art teacher haha been undecided now decided Thanks

[@Ethankeenan02]

Iv got citroen nemo van I love it has a quirky look something different to the usual transit connect and I agree with french cars being a mixed bag for reliability I had a 207 1.4 hdi as my first car never had a problem with expt me running out if diesel because the fuel gauge over read by a quarter but since then iv never let any diesel car iv drove go below half way full because it better for the fuel system stop the filters getting clogged with gunk from the bottom of the tank and also iv had my alternator belt snap witch I fixed myself witch was quite easy saved my alot of money on labour

[@alanclegg8568]

One of the most honest and amusing reports on cars I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot. Thank you.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnmccaffery2542]

Hi Matt, looking forward to the next Video pal !??? Hope your well now pull your finger out and upload, always enjoy your brilliant reviews

[@HighPeakAutos]

John McCaffery haha I know... I feel guilty. I’m off this weekend so I’ll get some more filmed. Take care

[@stevie007]

Hi Matt, great to have you back👌👌👌👌👌👌. Looking at your website you have some tasty motors for sale. Is it possible we may have one / two of them on your YT channel? Total regs, Steve 👌👌👌

[@stuckinthepast2962]

Bought one ...still have it...love it

[@mscott4090]

How does the 2016 automatic gearbox drive, is it fully automatic or is it semi auto with a box in the transmission that changes the clutch automatically like the Peugeot 208 automatic

[@tricialyn4645]

HaHaHaHa @ your french language intervention - very impressed!! I enjoyed this review. TY for sharing Mr Car Expert!

[@wolekelpolako]

I recently bought one (2015, 52k miles, diesel 1.6) and I am loving it. Highly recommended

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like them

[@jonsonby]

I had a Peugeot 306 no faults did over 100,000 over 10 plus years upgraded to a BMW and it didn’t do 40,000 plus replacing turbos about 3 times and had to eventually scrap. Both cars were serviced regularly.

[@grahamesmith7663]

Good review

[@flybobbie1449]

I quite liked my Peugeot 106 xnd, cheap and cheerful, never broke down, slick gear box, did 90k on it, sold it at 154k, still ran like sewing machine. had it 7 years, can't beat 69mpg.

[@andrewpreston4127]

Yes, I owned a 106 diesel ( '96 reg ) for 4 years. It had about the same miles on as yours when I bought it for £400 on eBay. The only things it needed in that time were a few suspension bushes, and a water pump. Great little car, till someone skidded into me in snow. Insurance co gave me a courtesy car fo 10 days, an almost brand new Aygo. Power steering, a/c ... etc. lets you know the difference of 15 years in the designs. But the 106..., simple direct injection diesel, super.... Wonder what the C4 Cactus will be like at 10 years old.

[@flybobbie1449]

@@andrewpreston4127 I replaced the rear brake cylinders, welded a door hinge, quite common for the doors to try and drop off and i could change the cambelt in half an hour.

[@philipedwards439]

"Bus pass, bicycle, bronchitis" made me spit me coffee out!!!!

[@alexmacdonald4270]

I like the cactus too, I didn’t know they had watered it down for 2018 models, it’s different from the usual and I love your humour. Keep up the good work Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I was disappointed with the replacement too

[@Pmjs]

I loved my Peugeot 405s&406s. Had 405 1.6&1.9TD& 406s 2 x 2.1TDs&2.0HDI both 110bhp. They were great drivers car's. The C4 Cactus should've had a fully adjustable steering wheel,4x4,2.0HDi,sun visors further forward like all the other car's.

[@alfie_b99]

The exterior looks 10 years ahead of the interior

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Dont like it. My daughter asked one, why does that car have cushions stuck to it?

[@gaara4667]

You mean behind?

[@XKyokoSagawaX]

TBH I'm thinking of buying one of the old cactus with the big air bumps. I especially like the lagoon blue and the yellow one. Because it's adds more of this unique character to it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@callumk5]

That didn’t go the way I thought it would! Glad you like it. I’ve always had a soft spot for the Cactus.

[@chrissheridan8947]

Excellent video and just what I needed as changing my Mercedes 350e for a more economic Catus, besides having owned my Mercedes’ for 18 months I’ve realised it’s not the car for me, as servicing and parts make your eyes water and it’s not that much fun to drive either. I much preferred my old Citreon DS5 or my Renault Laguna Coupe and guess what I had no problems with them in the combined 7 years I owned them. Really like French cars very under rated.

[@samben882]

''No Good for your Bottle of Orangina or Perrier'' quote made the video for me!

[@martinhogg5337]

Great review, with a good few laughs!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Another great video, I didn't know much about the Catcus (soo thank you). I always thought it was a supermini (Fiesta type car). I like the screens in it and the air bumps are kind of cool/quirky!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it! I agree,

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@HighPeakAutos Ps not sure if you seen my latest video? I took my SC430 on the NC500. I recommend that route for a roadtrip if you are looking for staycation ideas?

[@iangibson6015]

I recall the rear windows and the strap handles were a "feature" of the 2CV. It was also great fun to drive, especially going round roundabouts at speed.

[@notroll1279]

Body roll is a safety feature. It doesn't reduce the car's max. cornering speed by much but it slows the driver down a lot. My first car was a Citroën Visa which I usually drove gently - until the day when I spotted a very tight bend too late. Yet despite an impressive body roll, the car took me around the corner safely - at a speed I hadn't thought possible. 👍👍

[@idimidodjimi6760]

I remember fondly all my 2CVs i had , my dad loved them . He had like 8 or 9 in his life , even after he went for something else he still had a 2CV as a second car. Man cornering was "something else " in 2CV, and overtaking was only for people with balls as big as watermelons , especially if you had to overtake a lorry .

[@iangibson6015]

@@idimidodjimi6760 I agree about the overtaking. I remember an advert for the 2CV that said "Like a Rolls Royce, the 2CV has 4 wheels. The 2CV is faster than a Ferrari if it is doing 50 mph and the Ferrari is doing 40 mph" or something like that...

[@Boymentation1994]

Sweet video as always. Personally I wouldn't have one. Would love to see a review on a Focus soon.

[@Powkiddy]

My Citroen cactus has auto pilot parallel parking which is amazing to watch

[@MrFlyingguy]

Allex les blues!!..... great review with a happy ending....merci bien

[@MikeWaldt]

Great review Matt.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dafunkester]

Glad you like it! I bought one during the summer and it just screamed at me value for money.

[@HighPeakAutos]

How are you getting on with it?

[@dafunkester]

Economical, no road tax, I bought the 110 bhp petrol engine and it's got good acceleration, spongy on corners! Citroen were trying to take car design in a new direction but have taken a step back with the new model.

[@Mahmoud-Gomaa]

I'm about to buy one , 2015 the 1.2 petrol engine but I'm quite hesitate ? I have 9 , 7 years old plus a new born baby ..so the popup rear windows may annoy the kids ?

[@steveprice9462]

I drove one for a month. I loved it.

[@janeeccleston9196]

We had an 02 Citroen C5 automatic,it was a year old when we bought it .We had it 8 years ,four years as a company car and then worked it as a cab for a further four year’s ,ended up with around three hundred thousand miles on it and it never missed a beat .Not the best looking car but a pleasure to drive 😁

[@HighPeakAutos]

Really? That’s impressive

[@patrickodonovan3399]

I had a 2.0L petrol auto 2007 C5, leather upholstery, hydromatic suspension, It was a dream to drive and never gave a moments bother in the 6 years I had it.

[@Macca5]

Great review as always. Just taken my Mercedes CL550 to SPR on your recommendation. I’ve not mentioned you yet will I get any discount on my bill ? 😁😁. Trust you implicitly, now that’s saying something for a logical person trusting a used car dealer 🤔 considering your journey to the Porsche garage in Wimlslow/Handforth 😁 via who knows where 😁. ! A superb channel worth your own on the BBC !!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I appreciate it :)

[@Bewar3them00n]

I have a black flair, decent stereo, love the air bumps, economical to run, love the design & look!

[@Doglover123-m2p]

How is it driving

[@Bewar3them00n]

@@Doglover123-m2p had it 5 years, 25,000 miles, mainly local, running kids to football games etc. a few long trips a year with family up north, not had any issues with it, hauling full car & roof box last few times, very impressed with the 1.2L engine, it manages to get up and down on one tank to Peak District. Kids are growing up now, and will have to trade up to a bigger car now because I’m 6’2” and have seat right back, not much legroom in back! I’m going to be sad when it goes!

[@Doglover123-m2p]

@@Bewar3them00n thanks for the reply I really like the look of the car daughter is only 8 so plenty of room for her so no worries there did you have the 82 bhp one

[@ericgraham7026]

Thanks for an informative and humorous video. I have to buy a used car now after my Stilo finally put a rear coil spring through the suspension arm. The car has served me well for 14 plus years (2004 registered and bought in 2007). So now im in the market for another car. My head says a Toyota Auris Touring Sport (I actually like the CVT) but my heart says a petrol Cactus. I know Citroen do not have a good reliability record but my partner has a 2008 C3 diesel and it’s been great. I would very much appreciate your thoughts on the reliability side of things and cost of repairs if it does need some work. Lastly, I was thinking of going for a 2017 model but wonder if it may be wiser to spend less and get a low mileage older model. Thanks again for the videos. I watched your one on 10 most reliable used cars for under £5k and was not surprised to learn that all but one was from the Far East!

[@Smokeysbandit]

Another great one Matt. Please do a review on the latest swift with booster jet engine.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Will do as soon as one crosses my path

[@garmit61]

I’ve had a shakeyourass Megane for years. Great 1.9 diesel. I had a Peugeot 405 STI which was quick, reasonably economical, supremely comfortable and had an excellent auto gearbox. I’ve now got a Berlingo van, the second I’ve owned. I’m with you on going for the quirky ones. Having had an Escort, a few Cavaliers and a Volvo V50, I’d go for quirky French any day. If you didn’t have to deal with AlfaRomeo dealerships I’d buy my third Alfa tomorrow ( I cried when I px’d my 1st 156 for a Renault Scenic when the kids demanded more bootspace) but they aren’t ever having another penny from me.

[@edwardmullan2724]

Love the look of these, the back windows not opening is a real shame though

[@mattshiz]

Yeah we have one and it's put us off going to the safari park a few times. Have to take the other half's giulietta which is she is a lot more precious about!

[@sibusisosithole6069]

I became happy to see a BMW (E 46/ E53/E60-model) key in your cup holder, and that spoke volumes to me!

[@HighPeakAutos]

E46 👌🏻

[@jac1799]

I have a 2008 Laguna hatchback and It's brilliant, apart from the ABS pump failing. It's so relaxing to drive and has a lovely interior. I perhaps should've got a Mondeo but they're boring.... Ok, I mainly bought it because it has a card for a key, I admit it.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I drove a new C3 recently and I was suprised how nice the ride was, even on our roads. Much smoother than the German and Japanese rivals.

[@OaksCU1]

I currently have a BMW E46 325i M-sport, which is a really good all around car, but i've been thinking about selling that and replace it with two cars since I have the space for it. One that's focused on comfort and low running costs to drive to work with, and one with a more sporty focus. The comfort and average fuel consumption (they did a lot to save weight) of the Cactus makes that a strong candidate for me as a daily driver. For the sporty one I would right now really like to have an Alfa Romeo 156 GTA, which has the Busso V6. Now, both Alfa and Citroën are know for breaking down, but so are old BMWs, so I'm used to that haha.

[@kenem1946]

Not one we get in Oz ... not unhappy about that! Perhaps I'm too old to want one 😊 As always, I enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one.

[@galo3917]

We have a pre-facelift Cactus, diesel, 100PS, manual gearbox. That's the right variant to have. It is a very basic car and yet very comfortable. Quirky but not too much. Performance is satisfactory, though not much fun around the bend. fuel consumption is brilliant (5.5-5L/100KM in heavy traffic, can do 4L/100KM in relaxed intercity rides). We bought it as new and currently it is standing at 155,000KM with only routine maintenance.

[@utoobia6872]

Got some damage to my house and called the insurance to file a claim, but they are already pissing me off. I need to get my behind on this cactus about as much as I need to get my behind on a real cactus, but I tuned in because I knew you would have something clever and funny to say about it that would cheer me up. Thanks, as always.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks for watching

[@NAKMUAYACADEMY]

Which one is the best all round? C4/c4cactus/ds4/Dacia duster?

[@ianhamer4494]

Nice one Matt, I have never had a normal car, always liked something different from my Japanese import, to my 30 year old army land rover defender lol

[@davidmcmanus1664]

I have had 11 Citroën cars to date. I love them and they have All being Trouble Free!!!

[@frankie6849]

I had a Peugeot 508 2 litre diesel auto loved it