When should I change the timing belt on my Citroen C3 Picasso diesel?

When should I change the timing belt on my Citroen C3 Picasso diesel?

Yes. Every 5 years or 60k miles to be cautious.

Does a Citroen C3 Picasso have a timing belt?

All engines have a timing belt, but the replacement interval varies depending on model and build year; timings vary between eight and 10 years along with 80,000 and 120,000 miles.

Are Citroen C3 reliable cars?

On the whole the second generation C3 is proving to be a pretty reliable car, and the French car maker finished 13th out of 24 manufacturers in the 2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

What is VTR HDi?

HDI means it’s diesel, and stands for High-pressure Direct Injection. VTR is simply a Citroen trim level, and indicates a car in the middle of the range — well-equipped, but not the most expensive version.

What does VTR stand for?

VTR

Does a Citroen C3 have a timing belt or chain?

Best advice it to change the timing belt at the citroen specified schedule as inspection can be difficult and unreliable. For a C3 petrol 1.4 used under ‘normal’ driving conditions, the interval is every 80 000 miles. Under ‘severe’ driving conditions, that interval drops to every 48 000 miles.

Is Citroen C3 Cambelt or chain?

It will be a timing belt. Yes, it needs changing. Water pump, idle pulley and the tensioner.

Does a Citroen c3 have a timing chain?

It will be a timing belt. Yes, it needs changing. Water pump, idle pulley and the tensioner. Often comes is a kit of parts.

Does my Citroen c3 have a DPF?

If it was registered after 01 January 2011 it will 100% have a dpf since after that date ALL diesels had to be fitted with under the Euro5 regulations which became law on that date.

How many miles will a Citroen C3 do?

The diesel’s range is more impressive again, of course, and you should be able to travel for 600 miles without worrying about refuelling.