C5 Aircross engines

[MrCheese]

I've been looking at some 2019 C5 Aircrosses. I know someone who had a Citroen with the 1.2 petrol which went pop with the timing belt issue, so the 1.2 is ruled out. I also can't buy a diesel.

I'm finding is difficult to establish whether the 1.6 Puretec petrol engine with the EAT8 auto in these early cars has the same timing chain issue as the 1.2? Some forums say yes, others that they are fine.

Does anyone actually know?

Also interested if anyone has had any other issues in these cars, I actually had to reject one as the engine warning light came on a few hours after I bought it.....

[ACCYSTAN]

The 1.2 puretech has had 3 belt revisions, the newer you buy the less likely you are to suffer issues.

The Peugeot dealership advised to plan a belt change once the vehicle is 5 years old regardless of mileage, apparently it’s an easier job than the belt. Hwange on the Ford eco boost engine.

[mcmigo]

I have the 1.6 in a DS7, which is basically the same car as a C5 aircross underneath with the same engine.

No problems at all in 3 years I have had it ( touch wood)

[Salamura]

AFAIK, the timing belt issue can be rectified with preventative maintenance. A change once every 5 years is not so bad, and it is an otherwise solid engine. I wouldn't discount it.

[KPB1973]

Having been bitten by the 1.2 timing belt issue, I think i'd worry whether an 'older' car has any residual damage from oil starvation even if it hasn't gone completely pop.

Mine was a 3yo / 51k miles / 18 plate with FSH and had oil pressure problems from delamination within 2 months of buying it.

I'd only consider another if it was very new and covered by main dealer warranty. I wouldn't buy another one with an aftermarket warranty with a maximum claim limit below the cost of a new engine.