Citroen Timing Belt Replacement Cost – All Models

One of the essential components of a car’s engine is the “Timing Belt”. The two main “shafts” of the engine, the Crankshaft, and the Camshafts are connected and turned together at the right time by this timing belt.

Timing Belt with Function

A timing Belt is a rubber belt with teeth that transfers the power of the camshaft (valves controller) pulley to the crankshaft ( pistons controller) pulley and vice versa in the engine without losing hold at the right time. It tightens with Tensioner to ensure grip on both sides.

Why Timing Belts?

• Firstly, the valves need to open and close concurrently to let the air into the engine, which allows the burning of fuel and production of energy whereas incorrect timing can limit the air intake and a bad ability to burn fuel.
• Secondly, without the timing belt, the pistons and valves don’t work together and collide. This is a big disaster, as the valves are very delicate and bend easily. One collision with the pistons causes a costly repair.

The timing Chain performs the same functions as the belt but both are different. Have a look at Timing Chain Vs Timing Belt Comparison. Few people get confused and think as Timing and Serpentine belt are the same, but they are different.

Symptoms of Defective Timing Belt

Being rubber, the belt may break resulting in the car stop. Some of the few belt symptoms to diagnose a defective timing belt are:

• Clicking sound from the engine.
• The engine won’t ignite.
• The engine might misfire.
• Smoke from the engine.
• Oil Leakage from the engine.

To prevent the engine from being damaged, one should need to replace the timing belt immediately as such symptoms occur. Otherwise, it will cost much more to repair the engine.

Timing Belt Replacement and its Cost

When to Replace the Timing Belt?

Generally, recommended replacement intervals are every 60,000-100,000 miles.

Cost of a Timing belt

The timing belt itself is a relatively inexpensive part to buy. It relatively costs less than ＄200. Before Buying any brand, check Dayco Timing Belt Reviews.

Cost of Replacement of Timing belt (for preventive purpose)

It totally depends on the labor hours spent on the replacement of the belt. The average cost of replacement of timing belts is from $300 to $500.

Cost of Replacement of Broken Timing belt

Replacing a broken timing belt costs approximately $2,000 or more if it causes damage to the valves, pistons, or water pumps too.

Citroen (Approx. 20 Models)

From city cars to family vehicles and superminis to MPVs, Citroen brings a wide range of passenger vehicles to meet every need. A range of approximately 20 models of Citroen is in production.

A few of them are Citroen Berlingo, C1, C2, C3, C3 First, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, C5, C6, C8, etc.

Cost of Timing Belt Replacement

In Australia: The average timing belt replacement cost of “Citroen” starts around $500 and can increase to over $1000 if the removal of other engine components is required to gain access to the timing belt.

In Uk: Average price for a new timing belt is £300.

Similarly, the different worldwide locations have different but very expensive replacement costs and if the belt is either damaged or defective, it definitely costs much. You can save costs and replace the drive belts at home only if you have general How-Know with nuts bolts. It wouldn’t take more than 60 minutes or you can check the car mechanics’ abilities before hiring.

	Min $	Max $
Citroen Berlingo	280	725
Citroen C1	296	795
Citroen C2	248	564
Citroen C3	204	1250
Citroen C3 first	229	560
Citroen C3 Picasso	211	1295
Citroen C3 Pluriel	251	350
Citroen C4	299	1195
Citroen C4 Cactus	318	290
Citroen C4 Picasso	191	1125
Citroen C5	171	1071
Citroen C6	374	1125
Citroen C8	397	1060
Citroen C- Crosser	405	915
Citroen Dispatch	290	825
Citroen DS3	215	1245
Citroen DS5	249	1260
Citroen Nemo	208	335
Citroen Synergie	225	790
Citroen Xantia	240	385
Citroen XM	251	825
Citroen Xsara	209	459
Citroen Xsara Picasso	200	585