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When we had a 2003 C3 1.4 petrol 75 bhp, manual gearbox, I used Castrol magnatec 5w30 full synthetic A1 which met the spec in the handbook and was readily available at reasonable price from Asda (and sometimes on offer at Halfords). The previous service at the dealer used Mobil P 5w30 full synthetic. Since it is a 20k mile (or 2 years if sooner) service interval you should only use a full synthetic. Note the oil amounts in the Haynes manual are not correct and there is a pinned topic in the C3 Technical section on this.

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If you have the Warranty and Maintenance Guide booklet for the car with all the service stamps, it gives the service intervals and what needs doing. You would need to see what was done at the last service to see if everything is up to date since things like the brake fluid should be changed every 2 years and the timing belt at the latest at 10 years if it has not reached the mileage recommended. Whether you change the oil/filter will depend on if full synthetic oil was used or if the car service is classed as arduous (or whatever term is used in the booklet) meaning short journeys.

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didn't get any maintenance books with the car, rang Arnold Clark and they confirmed it had been serviced and mot'd with them the past 3 years but that's all the info they could give (client confidentiality apparently) best get it done to be on the safe side

 

many thanks for your help

 

Mark

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If you get the Haynes manual for the C3 it lists what needs doing service wise and how to do it. If Arnold Clarke is a Citroen dealer, any Citroen dealer can look on their computer to see what servicing has been done but if not at least Arnold Clarke should still have a record, otherwise how would they know what to do each year ? The C3 does not require much maintenance and many of the checks are part of the MOT test.

 

From the Haynes manual:

Every 12 months

- change engine oil and filter but it notes Citroen recommends this every 2 years or 20k miles if sooner.

- check drive shaft rubber gaiters and cv joints.

- lubricate hinges and locks.

- road test.

- reset service indicator. To do this hold in the speedo trip/mileage button, turn the ignition key so the dash lights up but does not start the engine, the service indicator will count down and when it displays =0 let go of the button. The engine can now be started.

 

Every 20k miles or 2 years if sooner

- replace the pollen filter.

- check the aux drive belt.

- check the front/rear brake pads (best to remove and clean).

- check the rear brake shoes (drum brakes) but best to remove and clean. Note one shoe is thinner than the other when new so could mislead you into thinking it has worn down a lot.

- check the handbrake.

- check the exhaust system.

- check the steering and suspension systems.

 

Every 40k miles or 2 years if sooner

- renew the brake and clutch fluid.

 

Every 40k miles

- renew the timing belt but it notes that Citroen recommend this every 80k miles or 10 years if sooner. On our C3 I used to remove the belt top cover each year since it was only 2 bolts to undo and then check its condition.

 

Every 40k miles or 4 years if sooner

- renew the spark plugs.

- renew the air filter.

- check the manual or automatic gearbox oil level.

- check the exhaust emissions.

- renew the coolant but it notes that the original coolant is a long life type.

 

Every 10 years

- renew the airbags and seat belt pretensioners (it would be interesting to see if anyone does this on any car)

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