Question 1

What does a wiper linkage do?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage is the component that attaches the windscreen wiper motor to the wiper arms and blades. Its job is to transmit the motion of the wiper motor to the wiper arms and blades to clear rain, snow and ice from your windscreen. This component is an important safety feature as it plays a key role in ensuring the driver has good visibility at all times.

Question 2

How often should a wiper linkage need replacing?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage on your car should last its lifetime, however this will depend on the driving conditions, how often your wipers are used and the quality of the parts. Be sure to have your wiper system checked if you notice any of the above symptoms and make sure you turn your wipers on regularly, even in summer, to avoid the linkage seizing up.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

A broken or faulty wiper linkage is both dangerous and illegal on UK roads. The unpredictable weather in this country means that drivers rely on their windscreen wipers to provide much needed visibility in rainy weather, without which they would be a danger on the roads. The wiper system is also thoroughly checked during the MOT and any fault or malfunction will result in an MOT failure.

Question 4

What causes a wiper linkage to break?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage is attached to the wiper motor, which is usually located under the hood of the vehicle and is protected from the elements. However, because the linkage is often exposed to the sun, snow, wind, and rain it is more susceptible to wear and tear or breaking entirely without warning. One of the most common causes of premature wear is overuse in rainy climates or in cold temperatures where the windshield wipers are frozen and may stick to the windshield. This sticking causes the linkage to strip from the wiper arm, requiring a replacement to be fitted.

Question 5

When should a wiper linkage be replaced?

Accepted Answer

The windshield wiper linkage is designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle, but like any other mechanical part it can break or malfunction when you least expect it. As soon as you begin to notice your wipers struggling to move across the windscreen, making strange noises or moving out of sync, you should have your wiper system, including the linkage, looked at by a mechanic and replaced.Fully functioning wipers are a key safety feature in your car so it’s vital that you get them fixed as soon as you notice a problem.

Question 6

What are the signs of a bad wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
If the wiper arms get stuck at various points on the windscreen
If you can hear the motor running but the arms are not moving
If only one wiper arm moves
Wiper blades rotate out of sequence
If the wiper blades sputter or make a grinding noise when operating

Question 7

What happens during a wiper linkage replacement?

Accepted Answer

During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the windscreen wiper system and carry out checks to determine the exact fault.
If necessary, they will replace the windscreen wiper linkage.
They will then advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
The mechanic will test the windscreen wiper system to ensure it works correctly.
They will make any final adjustments, if necessary.

Question 8

What is the average life of a wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

A wiper linkage is designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle, however the linkage is often exposed to the sun, snow, wind, and rain so is more susceptible to wear and tear or breaking without warning. One of the most common causes of premature wear is overuse in rainy climates or in cold temperatures where the windshield wipers are frozen and may stick to the windshield. This sticking causes the linkage to strip from the wiper arm, requiring a replacement to be fitted.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken or missing wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

No you shouldn’t drive with a bad wiper linkage. Driving with faulty wipers isn't just potentially dangerous, it's also illegal and could result in a hefty fine if you’re pulled over.Poor visibility out of your windscreen can greatly reduce your reaction time and cause you to miss important signs and dangerous hazards on the road. A wiper system that doesn't clear the screen properly and affects the drivers' visibility is dangerous and will also result in an instant MOT fail.

Question 10

Does a wiper linkage deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Over time, the wiper linkage can become bent and worn. This is especially true if the wipers are used in areas where heavy snow and ice are common during the winter months.

Question 11

Citroën

Accepted Answer

Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group since 1976, established over 100 years ago in March 1919.Citroën produced the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel drive car and one of the first to feature a unitary type body, with no chassis supporting its mechanical components.

Question 12

How popular is Citroën in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Citroën is probably better known for its quirky design and fun fashion styled brand of cars. Offering something different from more traditional sporty looks, they are a brand that provides value without being cheap.There were 1.3m Citroën cars on the roads at the close of 2018; a figure that peaked in the early part of 2015 and has maintained a very similar number ever since.

Question 13

Good value vehicles for family driving

Accepted Answer

Citroën offers a range of fun-looking smaller city cars and family cars for every ilk. The smallest starts with their C1 city model, growing into the C3 mini-MPV and SUV models, then the C4 subcompact and compact featuring crossover and SUV styles, up to the C5 family saloon, that is also available as an SUV sporting Citroën’s Aircross moniker.
With models featuring up to 7 seats, Citroën doesn’t just create cars for everyday family motoring—they supply cars for the biggest of families.

Question 14

Citroën’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

You wouldn’t instantly think of Citroën as one of the technological leaders of the automotive industry, but as well as being the first to introduce front wheel drive and unitary body type vehicles, they were also responsible for producing the first hydropneumatic self-levelling suspensions system in 1954. Just one year later they introduced another milestone in motoring history, producing the first mass-produced car with modern disc brakes.Citroën ranked 25th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Probably not a figure to earn them too much confidence and an increase in sales, but when you consider that they still featured higher than Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Land Rover then maybe the competition is a little tougher throughout that survey than it first appears.

Question 15

Recent Citroën recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Citroën models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 16

25/04/2019 – Citroën Berlingo

Accepted Answer

The handbrake mechanism may not be correct

Question 17

27/02/2019 – Citroën C4 Aircross (2011–2015)

Accepted Answer

The battery charge program may not be to specification

Question 18

12/02/2019 – Citroën C3 Aircross (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

The wires of the seat position sensor may not be correct

Question 19

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2015–2108)

Accepted Answer

The loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints

Question 20

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

The fixing bolt of the front suspension wishbone

Question 21

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2015–2018)

Accepted Answer

The air conditioning compressor pulley could break

Question 22

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer Dispatch IV (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

Rear suspension wishbone mounting bolts

Question 23

14/01/2019 – Citroën C3 (2018)

Accepted Answer

The steering column universal joint clamp may be incorrectly fittedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Citroen C4 Cactus	£354	£266 - £325	£59
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen C1 II	£357	£263 - £321	£64
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso II	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen Xsara Picasso	£458	£335 - £409	£86
Citroen C4 Spacetourer	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen DS3	£439	£338 - £413	£64
Citroen Berlingo III	£458	£335 - £409	£86
Citroen C4 Picasso	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen DS3	£439	£338 - £413	£64
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen Jumpy IV	£420	£340 - £416	£42
Citroen DS3 Cabrio	£439	£338 - £413	£64
Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen C4 Spacetourer	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen Xsara Picasso	£458	£335 - £409	£86
Citroen Berlingo III	£458	£335 - £409	£86
Citroen Acadiane	£413	£298 - £364	£83
Citroen C4 Picasso	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen C4 Cactus	£354	£266 - £325	£59
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen C1 II	£357	£263 - £321	£64
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso II	£501	£380 - £465	£78
Citroen Xsara Picasso	£458	£335 - £409	£86

Citroen wiper linkage replacement

Get an instant quote and save up to 30%

Simply book online and we'll handle the rest

Our expert insights into Citroen wiper linkage replacement

Our expert insights into Citroen wiper linkage replacement

What does a wiper linkage do?

What are the symptoms of a broken wiper linkage?

What happens when we do a wiper linkage replacement on your car?

How much does it cost to fix my car?

What does a wiper linkage do?

What are the symptoms of a broken wiper linkage?

What happens when we do a wiper linkage replacement on your car?

How much does it cost to fix my car?

Our trusted and certified garages

Millennium Garages

London, UK

Holocene Motor Group

London, UK

Blenheim Transport Ltd

London, UK

Canning Car Care

London, UK

Dundalk Motors

London, UK

Universal Automobile Engineers

London, UK

Here’s what our customers have to say…

Book your next Citroen wiper linkage replacement in less than 5 minutes.

Book your next Citroen wiper linkage replacement in less than 5 minutes.

Try Fixter today

Try Fixter today

Your wiper linkage replacement is in safe hands with our top-rated mechanics

Your wiper linkage replacement is in safe hands with our top-rated mechanics

Want to learn more about Citroen wiper linkage replacement?

Want to learn more about Citroen wiper linkage replacement?

We cover all makes and models — anywhere in the UK

We cover all makes and models — anywhere in the UK

Popular locations

Popular services

Find your car model

We're here to help!