2019 Citroën C3 PureTech 82 — Workshop Manual
The third-gen C3 PureTech 82 uses the 3-cylinder 1.2 EB2 petrol. Comfortable city car; watch the wet timing belt and timing belt-in-oil interval, plus the well-known coolant pump weep.
Key specs
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.2 PureTech 82 (EB2)
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- MPG (combined, UK)
- 56 mpg
Common faults
Wet timing belt degradation
£550–£800Symptom: Rattle, oil pickup screen blockage, low oil pressure
Fix: Replace belt-in-oil before 60k or 6 yrs — sooner with short trips
Coolant pump weep
£350Symptom: Coolant loss with no visible leak; faint sweet smell
Fix: Replace electric coolant pump (under inlet manifold)
Infotainment freeze
£0 (DIY)Symptom: Touchscreen hangs, reverse camera lag
Fix: NAC firmware update (dealer or USB ISO)
Service intervals
| Task | Miles | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 12,500 | 12 | PSA B71 2312 0W-30; short trips → annual minimum |
| Wet timing belt | 62,000 | 72 | Replace earlier under harsh use |
| Air filter | 25,000 | 24 | |
| Spark plugs | 40,000 | 48 | NGK ILKAR7L11 |
Interactive component diagrams
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Engine bay overview
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OEM parts reference
- Oil filter1109AY
- Wet timing belt kit0831V6
Includes tensioner
- Coolant pump (electric)9819915380
- Spark plug5960G3
Equiv. NGK ILKAR7L11
DIY tips
- Top up via the dipstick — the cap-fill route splashes oil onto the cam cover seal and triggers false leak diagnoses.
- Run the engine for 10 mins after a short trip every 2-3 weeks to keep belt-in-oil debris suspended.