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What is Citroen EGS gearbox reliability like?

Do you know how long the EGS6 gearbox will last in a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDI?

Asked on 16 September 2014 by CHRISTE

Answered by Honest John
Clutches 30k-60k miles. Actuators about 60k miles. Not recommended.

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