Citroën C5 Aircross (I) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.5 BlueHDi in the Citroën C5 Aircross (I)

Period mentioned

2018–2025

Symptoms

Loss of power (up to 01/09/2019); Coolant leak (up to 30/11/2019); Timing belt noise (up to 31/05/2020); AdBlue light on (up to 22/06/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020); Service light on (up to 31/12/2021); AdBlue tank light on (up to 31/12/2022); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023)

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) Loss of power (up to 01/09/2019): Air metering valve (throttle body) to be replaced. 2) Coolant leak (up to 30/11/2019): Water outlet housing seal to be replaced. 3) Timing belt noise (up to 31/05/2020): Water pump and timing belt to be replaced. 4) AdBlue light on (up to 22/06/2020): Engine control unit reprogramming. 5) Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020): Intake air sensor to be replaced. 6) Service light on (up to 31/12/2021): Oil change and reprogramming. 7) AdBlue tank light on (up to 31/12/2022): Tank replacement. Fully covered up to 5 years or 150,000 km, partly from 5 to 8 years or up to 210,000 km. 8) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023): Tensioner, camshaft chain, timing kit, camshafts and valves (fully covered up to 7 years or 180,000 km).

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