Citroen C4 car rolls forward and wont reverse

Car: Citroen C4
Variant: Hatchback
Model Year: 2010
C4. Automatic. Car rolls forward when trying to reverse on an incline. So before the reverse gear has time to engage the car rolls forward about 2 feet then it bites in. I was about an inch away from the parked car in front. Scary situation as had no room to manoever forward as the continued roll had got me to the limit of space. Is this a problem with all the c4? Never known anything like it. Also having to keep handbrake on when stopping on a hill. Then pray it will go into drive before it rolls back!?? Just had its mot and the diagnostics didnt identify any problems. Wondering if this is the norm for this car or might it be a fault???
Posted: Feb 2, 2023 (1 year ago)
There are no diagnostics carried out on a MOT test . Low transmission fluid or needing changed can cause faults like this . Needs scanned with suitable equipment that covers all modules and systems for fault codes .
Posted Feb 2, 2023 (1 year ago)
Thanks for the quick reply. Looks like it will have to go to the garage then. Was wondering if it might be a common problem with this model. Have never driven a Citroën before and sometimes doesn't even behave like an automatic. Finding it an unpleasant car to drive. Never had anything like these problems with any of the other makes I have driven over the years. Not to mention the paint is now flaking off. Maybe just a bad purchase :(
Posted Feb 2, 2023 (1 year ago)
Not my favourite cars either , hope it's just needing fluid / changing or something minor
Posted Feb 2, 2023 (1 year ago)

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