French Car Forum

Hi to all Francophiles,

To get straight to the point, I'm a classic car photographer and writer, and I'm hoping by joining your forum to find a Citroen CX for a forthcoming photoshoot. I hope you don't mind me coming in with such a request.

The shoot is for a major monthly classic car magazine and will probably be held in the Herts/Bucks area,...

A „hello“ to all Renault Clio - do-it-yourselfer's : )

i am new to this forum, because actually i am restoring an old Clio B 2.0 16V RS-R from 2001, which was modified shortly after it's first purchase from ELIA. As i will restore this car, there might be questions comming up, so i get in touch with you guys in advance. :-D

My name is Hans, im...

Hi folks!
I'm Chris and I was a VAGaholic until it dawned on me that with Australia's crap roads demanded French cars....
Still keeping my VAG stuff for old-time's sake, but since buying a 205 SI a few years ago and realising what a great car it is, a 205 DTurbo followed and then a BX19 TGD auto was procured to use in England when I'm over there...

Hi, I’m a new member on here , had loads of french stuff in the past , mainly d-turbos . I’ve recently bought a ZX Volcane in black, 3 door it’s also a turbo D.
I’m going to hold onto the car and give it a bit of restoration over winter , il be on the hunt for sills and chassis outriggers if anyone can point me in the right direction , cheers...

Hi. My first car back in 1980 was nearly a used GS estate, but my mum vetoed that :-)

Always fancied a DS (who doesn’t?) after a ride in one back then too.

Anyway, finally got a 2015 C5 Limited Edition. This is a 2.2 litre (150kw) model. Not sure if it was sold in the UK. Possibly with different nomenclature. 19” wheels, better audio system than...

Just bought a 2010 3008 1.6 Hdi one owner from new full service history.
Will prob have lots of questions.
:)

Hi to all from Croatia.
After driving Seat Leon for many years, I'm now waiting for my new 508 GT Puretech 225 in ultimate red to arrive.
Posting pics as soon as baby arrives around december.
For now I have only pics of my current ride.

Hi everyone, was looking to see if anyone can shed some light on this c5 i have just bought. New to French cars, well had a Clio and that was just a little 1.2 that i had for a few months. But got a Citroen C5 VTR HDI+NAV for £1300. Its a 2.0 litre 6 speed gear box 09 model, 112k on the clock. What kinda of common things go wrong on these? Also...

Hi
My name is Matt
My car at the moment is 2007 C4 grand picasso 2.0 hdi semi automatic.
Would like to know if there is someone close to me with lexia to calibrate my gearbox. It is slipping in every gear after clutch and dual mass replacement. I have a diagnostic tool and it has some sort of calibration software but it's not lexia. Will pay but...

Good morning people,

My name is Al, I’m married with 3 children and 5 beautiful grandchildren and live in Milton Keynes.
I’m a disabled driver driving a 56 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso, probably the best car I’ve had and I’ve had a few.
Look forward to chatting alongside your good selves.

Andi from Scotland.

Pleased to make your acquaintance 8-)

I'm over 21 (stone :rofl2: ) and a talentless fat mess.

Hobbies are watching films, tv , writing & reading, forums, fixing cars, driving cars & my bike.

Married with a son and boring as hell.

Used to work for myself until an industrial accident broke me.... I was closing a gate & the...

Good afternoon. Just registered on here, thought I'd say hello. Bought my 1997 synergie TD in April, after years of saying I'd get one (and kept buying galaxys for practical reasons) but finally had enough of computers and blowing turbos, so I took the plunge and bought Firefry

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We're a 2 Citroen family now (not quite...

Bipper owner after years of using a ford
Last peugeot I had was a 504 early 80,s
Thanks for having me

Hi there, just saying hello :)

I recently bought a one-owner 2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ with full leather interior, parking sensors and glossy black paintwork.

I have had lots of used cars over the last few years, including a couple of other C5's, but none have felt or looked 'like new' like this one does - the interior doesn't look like it's...

Hi all,

Recently bought a Nemo van with a few issues. So far I have fixed the electric windows by replacing the drivers side switch with a new one off good old evilbay, I also replaced the blower as it was not working.

Also looking to do a timing belt change and service as I have no record of when it was last done.

I only have one key and I'm...

Hi everyone,

Just saying hello and to say I'm glad I've found you all. There seems to be a lack of good forums regarding Citroen especially (apart from this one of course!). Hope to speak with many of you over the coming years.

I've had my Citroen C3 for just over a year now. Bought it new and love it. Not had any issues other than squeaky...

My name is Phil Radford from Mansfield Nottinghamshire, my background is self-employed electronics engineering, around 40 years mainly in the rework sector. I've built cars from the floor upwards, including motorhomes, trailers and a whole host of engineering projects. one can say I like using spanners.(now retired ish) im a pipe organ enthusiasts...

Hi
I’m Chris from Norwich. I have a long term non start Peugeot 407 2.0 HDI. I’m looking for help and advice to get this vehicle started and running. I do have Diagbox and a new picoscope. I will provide you with as much information as I can.
I read an article just the other day stating that modern diesel cars are so complex that you need the...

Hi I'm a newbie to this forum and have limited knowledge about mechanics but love to try. The blower on my 2008 C4 Grand Picasso left hand drive has stopped working. Is the blower on the left hand side or the right. I seem to have an air bag under the steering wheel and do not want to go near it ? When I find the blower, is it hard to remove and...

Hullo

After the C6 got written off, I went back to running an Alfa for a bit. The 159 was okay, but it was no C6, and I could foresee a long list of imminent and expensive repairs on the horizon so I got rid of it.

So now I'm back in Citroen ownership with a C-Crosser 2.2 Exclusive. Very happy with it so far... roomy and more comfortable than...

Just joined today and wanted to make swift introduction.
As the name says that was my trade, now retired.
Currently own and maintain a 2009 Freelander 2 diesel ( owned for 8 years), a 2010 Renault Clio DCI ( owned for 2 years) . Also responsible for the maintenance of another 2 DCI Clios and a Citroen c3 hdi.belonging to son's. As a matter of...

Hello,

Just had a lift last night in an Aircross -nice. I like some of the smaller citroens as utilities. My First two cars were Citroen ZX with the awesome passive rear wheel steering my passengers hated.

However, I am trying to source bits for my dad's C5 II (2006). Rear hydractive cylinder strut and sphere, apparently I may have more success...

Hi Everyone.
In the past I’ve had a few different French cars, Citroen Xantia, Peugeot 309 and a Renault Laguna. I’m picking up a secondhand Citroen Nemo van in 2 days, a 2016 1.3 diesel.
Thanks for allowing my membership, you will see I have my first question (probably one of many).
Baldhead

I've just started driving again after a few years off for medical reasons. I need a small 3 door hatch, I'm a petrolhead and I've always been a huge fan of the original Twingo.

I'll be driving under 5k miles a year. Given that their underpinnings are largely MK1 Clio how crazy an idea is this??

Hi i have a c4 grand picasso and have joined to hopefully get some help before i pull my hair out

Hi I just wanted to say hello to all and I’ve just bought a ds4 200 thp

Introducing myself to the forum.
Good morning.

Thanks for the Add 👍.

Greetings from Poitou Charente and with my first French car, C5 (X7).

Very hot it being high summer almost, yet utterly beautiful here.

As much as I love British Engineering, I had to go French auto seeing as I now live here, its only polite.

Since buying it, it's proved a great vehicle, but basic milage services have to be done, and on my...

Ciao a tutti, sono nuovo del forum e vi faccio un saluto...
Posseggo una gran C4 picasso 2017...

Hello everybody,

As should be normal, I want to introduce myself, as new member of this community..

As You can see, username is DOXAT. I am from Serbia (Europe :) ). I own (last 3 years) Citroen C5, X7 III Tourer, 2010, 20HDI, 163 HP, automatic ... Chinese OBDII Bluetooth adapter, and some phone Android software :)

Should be enough for the...

Just bought a 1987 305 GR 1.6 60k miles one owner and seats still wrapped from new

Thanks for the Add 😉👍💂

Hi all,

Just joined the forum as I'm viewing a 2009 Citroen Dispatch Campervan on Saturday with the 1.6hdi engine.

Any thoughts on things to check other than the usual second hand checks?

Cheers

Hi there,
I live in a small village 40 minutes away from Málaga city, and own a 1994 Citroen ZX 1.9TD Volcane and a 1999 Peugeot Partner 1.9D. Both cars are pretty knackered (although the zx is still a beauty) and can't be worth much more than 500 euros between them, so I've started doing any maintainance and repair work myself. I have already...

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Hello I’m new here and brought a 16 plate C1 feel so thought makes sense joining a forum for help and advice 😁

Hi all I am considering a Renault Megane 1.5dci to replace my 1998 1.4 Megane which has been a very reliable car for 8 years, I dont know much about the 1.5 diesel engine and was wondering if anyone on the forum could give me any advice, I'm looking at a 2011/12/13 car many thanks any advice appreciated.

Just joined to keep up to speed on my recently bought bipper van ...

Just to introduce myself. A Dutchman long-term residing and working in the Czech Republic in a non-profit. In the family, we have several French cars, some of them I bought in the Netherlands second hand -cheaper- and brought to here. Currently driving a 10 year old C5 Tourer, new type. Also in the family a 1993 Peugeot 306 and a 2004 Peugeot 307...

So after owning a 306, 406 and my current 407 I’ve gone and bought a berlingo camper with 2.0 hdi engine. It’s a Nu Venture Surf, 2 berth with a bog n cooker & sink + blown air heating.
I finally bit the bullet after being a member of other forums, but it seems most of my searches direct me to posts on this forum. So here I am.
I do most work...

Hi

I thought i’d Say hello, I’m Damian, 32 years old & love messing with cars. I’ve recently bought a broken C2 1.4i furio Sensodrive for £120. It’s currently got a broken actuator so i’ll Be posting in the tech section soon, I’ve actually bought it as a project car & will be doing all the work myself as I turbo it.

Anyway that’s it for now!

Howdy Frenchie-Folks!

Hydraulics and Xantia fan (got hooked with a 94 TZD BX) here in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Thought I'd pop up a pic of my current beastie, 'Francois the Frenchie', he's clocked somewhere North of 400,000km's and lives down the tail end of a gravel road, across some paddocks and close to the roaring forties of the Tasman Sea....

Hello all. I have just moved house, and extra garage space means that my 2005 MX5 can finally be retired from daily driving duty and become a rare sunny day treat.

It’s only worth £1500 or so but I love it, and recently spent £3400 on rust and bodywork, so I won’t be getting rid of it.

I have one young child and another on the way. Doing the...

Hi All,

Happy to find this forum as there are very few references to DS7's online... I've had mine since November 2018 and can't fault it, having moved up from a DS4.

Will be happy to answer questions if anyone wants to know a little more about the car. I've the 2L Petrol Ultra Prestige with all the toys except Night Vision and built-in Dash Cam.

Hi I’m Deb.
Looking at buying a ds7 crossback.
I have mobility issues and struggle with the suvs and seating positions.
My slk is perfect until I need to transport people.
My dad had a ds21 back in the day I can clearly remember loving it far more than other cars aged 4. I grew up in his garage so have always been a bit of a petrolhead cars bikes...

Im new to the forum. Im living in England and I drive C2 VTS which I love and Im hopin to get some useful informations from more experienced members or share my toughts.

Thanks
Mat

Hello everybody!

I'm a Citroën DS3 owner and diagbox occasional user from Vigo, Spain. I hope I can find here the info that I miss sometimes, and also to help in anything I can.

Hi my sons been pestering for a cheap track project for ages, we’ve found a 106 xt which is 1600cc and I believe 8 valve...can anyone tell me what the difference is between the rally engine? Are parts interchangeable, what cheap mods are available for this engine etc...and links or pics greatly appreciated! Alex

Hi , New member as of today we have at home a DS3 in yellow and black known as jasper as that's what as I child we called wasps its a 1.6 ehdi Airdream fantastic little car we also have just bought this week a 2007 C5 2.0 hdi Exclusive in a gunmetal grey , not sure of the correct paint code just yet so far its great its a 1 owner from new FCSH its...

Hello everyone,

I'm very glad to become a part of this forum, since nearly all the other forums (or fora ? A bit too nerdy of me, sorry) have apparently ceased to exist.

My name is Alexander and I currently live in Portugal, though I am originally from the British Isles. My father was a big Citroen enthusiast, having owned more CXs than I can...