Peugeot Citroen DS Vauxhall · Petrol
Peugeot Citroen 1.2 PureTech repair and rebuild
The 1.2 PureTech three cylinder petrol engine powers the Peugeot 208, 2008 and 308, the Citroen C3 and C4, several DS models and later Vauxhall crossovers. Like the Ford EcoBoost it uses a wet belt that runs in oil, and belt degradation is the engine’s well documented weakness. Material shed from the belt blocks the oil pickup and the engine suffers oil starvation, often at relatively low mileage.
45+ years
Over four decades of hands on engine experience.
OEM parts
Original specification parts on every repair.
12 month warranty
Transferable if you sell the vehicle.
From £2,495
Fully repaired after failure, fixed quote.
How this engine fails
The oil pressure warning light is the critical symptom and it must never be ignored. By the time the light comes on, debris from the belt may already be restricting oil flow. Engines that run too long with low oil pressure suffer worn bearings, scored crankshafts and in the worst cases a seized engine. Preventative belt replacement with the correct OEM kit and the right oil is the sensible option, and it is far cheaper than a rebuild.
Found in these UK models
How we put it right
We replace PureTech wet belts with OEM kits and we rebuild engines that have suffered belt related oil starvation. Every strip down starts with a video inspection so you can see the condition of the belt, the pickup and the bearings for yourself. Rebuilds use OEM parts throughout and are documented with a photographic report and test certification. The 12 month warranty transfers to the next keeper if you sell the car.
- Fully repaired after failure from £2,495
- OEM parts on every repair
- Video inspection of the dismantled engine
- Photographic rebuild report and test certification
- 12 month warranty, transferable if you sell
Get a quote for your Peugeot Citroen DS Vauxhall
Tell us the model, the year and the symptoms. An engineer who knows this engine will come back with a fixed price.
Related reading
Before you decide on any repair, read our repair versus used engine guide and the guide to timing chain and belt failure causes. Both were written by the engineers who will work on your engine.
Other engines we repair
The process
How your engine gets rebuilt
Tell us what happened
Call or send the form and describe the symptoms. A rattle, smoke, a warning light or a complete failure. We will ask a few questions about the vehicle and give you an honest first view over the phone.
We collect the vehicle
Our collection service picks the vehicle up directly from your home, your workplace or your garage, anywhere in the UK. Non runners are no problem. Recovery to one of our workshops is all part of the service.
Strip down and video inspection
We dismantle the engine and record a video inspection of every component. You see exactly what failed and why before you spend a penny on parts. Then you approve a fixed written quote.
Rebuild with OEM parts
Our engineers rebuild the engine with OEM parts and photograph every stage. The photographic rebuild report becomes your record of the work and supports your warranty and the vehicle’s resale value.
Test certified and returned
Every rebuild is test certified before the engine leaves the workshop. We return the vehicle to your door with the report, the certification and a 12 month warranty that transfers to the next keeper.
Reviews
Five star rated by UK drivers
Five star rated engine repair and rebuild service
“The video of my stripped engine showed exactly why it failed. The rebuild was finished in a week and the car has been perfect since.”
“My Transit is my living. They collected it from my depot, rebuilt the EcoBlue and had me back working inside ten days.”
“Two garages told me to scrap the car or fit a used engine. Engine Repairs rebuilt it properly and the warranty transferred when I sold it.”