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I have a Citreon C3 Puretech 1.2 petrol, 2017, 60,600 miles owned for 1 year. Wet belt was replaced 6 months after purchase for second hand dealer. 6 months later needing engine replacement, cars burning excessive oil possibly from pistons.

I know this is common with wet belt engines over Citroen, Ford, Peugeot, Vauxhall, and others. The models with this issue are posted below

If you’ve had your engine replaced because of this, was it reliable after? How long did you keep it with proper oil use and servicing more regularly than a year?

Original post on Citroen: https://www.reddit.com/r/Citroen/s/P45IXCLmcX Sorry if this isn’t the correct place to post, any directions if so will be appreciated. I’m a car rookie and just want something for a-b, more info is on this post if you want to read it before if you have any advice

Models similar to C3 PureTech with wet belt issues.

Ford Fiesta – 1.0 EcoBoost (2013–2019)

Ford Focus – 1.0 & 1.5 EcoBoost (2012–2019)*

Ford Mondeo – 1.0 & 1.5 EcoBoost (2014–2022)*

Ford Puma – 1.0 EcoBoost (2019–2020)

Ford Kuga – 1.5 EcoBoost (2016–2019)*

Ford Transit Connect – 1.0 EcoBoost (2013–present)

Ford Transit Courier – 1.0 EcoBoost (2014–present)

Ford Kuga – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Focus –** **2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Mondeo – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford S-MAX – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Galaxy – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Ranger –** **2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Transit – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Transit Custom – 2.0 EcoBlue Diesel (2016–present)

Ford Transit Connect – 1.5 EcoBlue (2013–present)

Peugeot 208 – 1.2 PureTech (2014–2023) 

Peugeot 2008 – 1.2 PureTech (2014–2023) 

Peugeot 308 – 1.2 PureTech (2014–2023) 

Peugeot 3008 – 1.2 PureTech (2014–2023) 

Peugeot 5008 – 1.2 PureTech (2014–2023) 

Vauxhall Corsa – 1.2 PureTech (2019–2023)

Vauxhall Mokka – 1.2 PureTech (2019–2023)

Vauxhall Crossland – 1.2 PureTech (2019–2023)

Vauxhall Grandland – 1.2 PureTech (2019–2023)

Hi

I know it’s a standard issue with some Citreon, Ford, and Peugeot engines, the dreaded wetbelt. I had mine replaced 6 months after purchase, and now 6 months later need an engine replacement as its burning excessive oil and for issues with the Pistons.

Has anyone had an engine replacement and the cars been fine and stable for some years after with keeping recommended oil, regular servicing etc?

I’ve got the cash for the replacement, so weighing up wether to replace the engine than buying another car if I can still get use out of this one. I’m wondering if it will be reliable after replacement, and to keep it for a few more years, ideally 3-5 year.

My current milage is 60,600, I drive around 6k miles a year. Bought second hand from dealership, only had it for a year.

I’m not interested in anything fancy just to get me from a-b, i’ve had a few issues with different cars and just want something cheap and reliable, if this will be reliable after that is.

Cheers

Edit: spelling