Using a lot of oil

2017 Citroen C3 1.0 vtr pure tech

Problem added: Nov 15, 2023 (3 weeks ago)

Car: Citroen C3
Year: 2017
Variant: 1.0 vtr pure tech

Problem Categories
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

STARTED HAVING SAME ISSUE AS OTHER REPORTING USING A LOT OF OIL HAD A SERVICE IN AUGUST REPLACED 2 LITRES OF OIL PRIOR TO THIS JUST HAD TO PUT ANOTHER 2 LITRES IN i WORK IN THE CAR INDUSTRY AND THE GUYS HAVE SAID TO KEEP AN EYE ON OT I CERTAINLY WILL NOW HAVING READ THESE OTHER COMPLAINTS

Ian Jennings
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This seems common and there have been similar members complaining about this fault . Check our archives for examples , also

There were known problems with that engine which is used in the Peugeots , this explains

https://www.peugeotforums.com/threads/high-oil-consumption-on-1-2-110-bhp-puretech.340040/
Answered Jan 20, 2022 (1 year ago)
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whittingehame
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Answered Nov 15, 2023 (3 weeks ago)

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