Citroën C3 Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Citroën C3. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Citroën C3.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2016.

You will also find information about which engines in Citroën C3 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

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When should the timing belt be changed on a Citroën C3?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Citroën C3.

Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.

Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

Citroën C3 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals

Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.

Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.

If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.

Citroën C3 2002 – 2005

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 between the years 2002 and 2005.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.1 2002 – 2005	60 hp	?	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 2002 – 2005	73 hp	120 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 2002 – 2005	109 hp	120 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 HDi 2002 – 2005	68 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years

Citroën C3 2006 – 2010

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 between the years 2006 and 2010.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.1 2006 – 2010	60 hp	?	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 2006 – 2010	73 hp	120 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 2006 – 2010	109 hp	120 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 HDi 2006 – 2010	68 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 HDiF 2006 – 2010	109 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years

Citroën C3 2010 – 2013

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 between the years 2010 and 2013.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.4 2010 – 2013	73 hp	120 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 VTi 2010 – 2013	95 hp	Timing chain	—
Citroën C3 1.4 HDi 2010 – 2013	68 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 HDi 2010 – 2013	92 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years

Citroën C3 2013 – 2017

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 between the years 2013 and 2017.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.2 e-VTi ETG5 2013 – 2017	82 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.2 VTi 2013 – 2017	82 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.4 HDi 2013 – 2017	68 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 e-HDi Airdream 2013 – 2017	92 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.6 BlueHDi 2013 – 2017	99 hp	160 000 kilometres	10 years

Citroën C3 2017 – 2021

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 between the years 2017 and 2021.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.2 VTi 2017 – 2021	82 hp	170 000 kilometres	5 years
Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech 2017 – 2021	110 hp	100 000 kilometres	6 years
Citroën C3 1.6 BlueHDi 2017 – 2021	99 hp	?	?

Citroën C3 2021 –

Here you will find intervals for the Citroën C3 from the year 2021 until today.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech 2021 –	83 hp	200 000 kilometres	12 years
Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech 2021 –	110 hp	200 000 kilometres	10 years
Citroën C3 1.5 BlueHDi 2021 –	102 hp	?	?