Citroën C1 (II) 1.0 / 1.2 VTi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.0 / 1.2 VTi in the Citroën C1 (II)

Period mentioned

2014–2022

Symptoms

[1.0 VTi] Hard starting (up to 01/12/2014); [1.0 VTi] Loss of power (up to 28/06/2017); [1.0 VTi] Engine, ABS and ESP lights on; [1.0 VTi] Oil pressure light on below −10 °C (up to 13/06/2016); Engine warning light on; Engine noise (up to 17/03/2016); Engine warning light on (up to 19/07/2016); Accessory belt noise (up to 12/03/2017); Oil pressure light on (up to 27/01/2019); Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (until the end of production); Excessive oil consumption (over 0.25 l per 1,000 km) until the end of production

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) [1.0 VTi] Hard starting (up to 01/12/2014): Exhaust manifold. 2) [1.0 VTi] Loss of power (up to 28/06/2017): Variable valve timing solenoid. 3) [1.0 VTi] Engine, ABS and ESP lights on: Engine control unit (up to 01/12/2015) or downstream oxygen sensor (up to 30/04/2018). 4) [1.0 VTi] Oil pressure light on below −10 °C (up to 13/06/2016): Oil strainer and sump. 5) Engine warning light on: Vacuum solenoid valve (up to 13/02/2015) or catalytic converter (up to 01/03/2015). 6) Engine noise (up to 17/03/2016): Accessory belt. 7) Engine warning light on (up to 19/07/2016): Ignition coil. 8) Accessory belt noise (up to 12/03/2017): Belt to be replaced. 9) Oil pressure light on (up to 27/01/2019): Oil pump. 10) Loss of power, oil pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (until the end of production): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the whole engine. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 11) Excessive oil consumption (over 0.25 l per 1,000 km) until the end of production: Water outlet housing or engine.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database