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Is there a recall on the Peugeot 1.2 PureTech engine?

I have seen online that there was a recall of the 1.2 PureTech across Peugeot and Citroen based on the timing chain and the wrong oil casing it to disintegrate.

I have looked at a couple, with the intention to buy for my son and this concerns me now. As with Covid etc there are many cars out there with missing history and I wonder whether garages would take note of using the correct oil with 100% increase in its costs over the alternative.

Does anyone have experience of the recall in the UK and what a timing belt would cost?

Asked on 7 September 2023 by Richard Sylvester

Answered by David Ross
Peugeot and Citroen issued a recall in 2021 relating to the wet timing belt degrading and causing restricted oil flow within the engine, which could cause significant damage. Although we would expect any car affected to have had rectification work carried out, it is possible that there are cars out there that have not been using the correct oil grade. We would expect a replacement timing belt to cost between £400 and £600.

You may wish to consider an alternative car, or choosing one of the other Peugeot 208 engine options.
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