✅ Fixed
PSA issued extended coverage for PureTech 1.2 timing chain issues. Dealer replaced timing chain and tensioner at no charge. Oil consumption also addressed under coverage.
Citroen C3 2016 1.2 PureTech oil consumption and chain
Citroen
C3
2016
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
🟡 Monitor Closely
1.2 3-cylinder PureTech high oil consumption. Also timing chain noise. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Citroen C3
⚙️ Possible Causes
Citroen C3
Possible: PSA issued extended coverage for PureTech 1.2 timing chain issues. Dealer replaced timing chain and tensioner at no charge. Oil consumption also addressed under coverage.
Onarım / Çözüm
Based on 87 driver confirmations
⚠️ Yanlış Teşhis mi?
No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Citroen C3 2016 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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