How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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PaulC5 wrote: 06 Jun 2024, 21:43 With the vti engine you need to keep an eye on the engine oil level using the dipstick. We had a 2010 C3 with the 1.4 vti engine and it used oil, possibly 1 litre every 2000 miles from memory. They are prone to timing chain wear as well, ours needed a new one on about 50k miles.
My C3 120 VTi engine also used oil. It wasn't smoking or leaking..the problem comes in where the seals around the spark plugs begin to harden. Then the oil seeps through there and goes into the spark plug holes. It emits a very small amount of smoke inside the engine bay, and you almost don't notice it. Remove the tappet cover and replace the gasket. The kit comes with the 4 round seals. Problem solved.
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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PaulC5 wrote: 02 Jan 2025, 11:37 I would not bother with the Haynes 2002 manual, the car is a lot different to yours. The type of grill on the front will show if it is an A51 facelift (phase 2) - compare it to the car pictures on the link I gave. As well as the RTA manuals, if you can get a dvd copy of the Citroen service box this covers all you will need to know to look after your car - have a look on ebay. I would go for the paper (blue cover) copy of the RTA one, whilst in French, the diagrams are good and give torque settings.
UK Amazon does not have it in stock but France does as well as the RTA site
https://www.amazon.fr/T-I-Technique-Aut ... 75&sr=8-78
Could you help me with info on this VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. I believe it is also an A51... I'm new to the Citroen brand.
I see the Haynes is available (online autofix https://haynes.com/en-gb/citroen/c3/200 ... rol-355679), is the RTA better, or because it's paper? And should I get the DVD as well? Are these available as pdf downloads? My french isn't great...
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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abyj wrote: 21 Feb 2025, 02:43
PaulC5 wrote: 02 Jan 2025, 11:37 I would not bother with the Haynes 2002 manual, the car is a lot different to yours. The type of grill on the front will show if it is an A51 facelift (phase 2) - compare it to the car pictures on the link I gave. As well as the RTA manuals, if you can get a dvd copy of the Citroen service box this covers all you will need to know to look after your car - have a look on ebay. I would go for the paper (blue cover) copy of the RTA one, whilst in French, the diagrams are good and give torque settings.
Could you help me with info on this VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]. I believe it is also an A51... I'm new to the Citroen brand.
I see the Haynes is available (online autofix https://haynes.com/en-gb/citroen/c3/200 ... rol-355679), is the RTA better, or because it's paper? And should I get the DVD as well? Are these available as pdf downloads? My french isn't great...
Yes you have a C3 (A51)

They are the same. RTA (Revue Technique Automotive) bought Haynes in 2020, so just use the Haynes website for a manual - it will already be in English but will be from RTA.

https://haynes.com/en-gb/

If you require a build sheet, let me know and I'll provide one for you.
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Thanks Marc, could you share the factory build sheet for this car when you get a moment?

Sorry, going off topic now with the service manual questions, I was initially interested in the engine of this car (the build sheet will answer that and more!). Is the DVD not necessary if I get the online haynes manual as far as you know? With my other non-french car, I have a service sheet that details every component of the car that should be checked at each service, according to the manufacturer, e.g. A or B service every x thousand kms or 1 year. Is this a separate download somewhere?
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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I can provide you with a factory build sheet, that specifies the build equipment at factory (see below) and I can provide you with the service schedule for your vehicle with the main info:

Build Sheet:
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Vehicle Characteristics
Vehicle familyC3 (A51)
AS/RP N°12282 CA 2 0593
Warranty Start Date31/08/2010
Engine serial number10 FHBF 0882891
BERe2*2007/46*0003*05
P4A9665949299
General Information
PRODUCT TYPEPASSENGER CAR
COMMERCIAL MARQUE/COMPONENT TYPECITROEN
VEHICLE FAMILYC3 (A51)
SILHOUETTE5 DOOR SALOON
TRIM LEVELMEDIUM HIGH
ENGINEEP6C INJECTION
TRANSMISSION4-SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
PAINT TYPEMETALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUREXL - PAINT OBSIDIAN BLACK
INTERIOR TRIM TYPEVELOUR KARL G112 + OMNI F920 ’3N’
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR"FY"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS)Auto gearbox AL4
ENGINE (TYPE)EP TYPE ENGINE
OTHER BADGE, " MISC. "WITHOUT FULLER BADGE
BADGEFAMILY BADGE
Vehicle Characteristics
TRIM LEVELMEDIUM HIGH
PAINT TYPEMETALLIC PAINTWORK
BODY COLOUREXL - PAINT OBSIDIAN BLACK
INTERIOR TRIM TYPEVELOUR KARL G112 + OMNI F920 ’3N’
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR"FY"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS)Auto gearbox AL4
SPEEDOMETER DRIVESPEEDOMETER RATIO 21 X NO
Fuel Supply-Engine
ENGINEEP6C INJECTION
FUEL SUPPLYINJECTION PRIM
DIESEL FILTER WATER DETECTORWITHOUT DIESEL FILTER WATER DETECTOR
FUELUNLEADED PETROL 95 QUALITY A/B/E/E+
EMISSIONS STANDARD (ENGINE)EURO 5 L6 UPPER ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE (TYPE)EP TYPE ENGINE
CAPACITY1600 CM3
CATALYTIC CONVERTER3-COMPONENT RHODIUM+PLATINUM FILTER CATALYSER
OIL COOLERWATER/OIL EXCHANGER ON GEARBOX
OPTIMISATION OF VEHICLE’S CONSUMPTIONNORMAL FUEL CONSUMPTION OPTIMISATION
COOLING MOTORRADIATOR TH : 18 - 21 DM2 BRAZED ALUMINIUM
CRANKCASE GAS CIRCUIT HEATINGW/O HEATER CASING GAS CIRCUIT
POWER VARIATION (ENGINE)PUISSANCE 88 KW 160 NM
VALVE PER CYLINDER4
EOBD SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM"EOBD" AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC WITHOUT ACCELEROMETER
DEVICE (ANTIPOLLUTION)WITHOUT ANTI-POLLUTION DEVICE
VEHICLE TECHNICAL DEPOLLUTIONTECHNICAL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL EURO 5
PARTICLE FILTERWITHOUT PARTICLE FILTER
FAN1 AERO 2-SPEED 140W FAN WITHOUT SCOOP
FUEL VAPOUR RETRIEVALCONTROLLED PETROL VAPOUR RECUPERATION
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANTMOUNTING BOSCH
TANK FILTERRESERVOIR FILTER EXTERIOR
STOP AND STARTWITHOUT STOP AND START
Gearbox Transmission
TRANSMISSION4-SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS)Auto gearbox AL4
FINAL DRIVE RATIOCP 20 X 73
SPEEDOMETER DRIVESPEEDOMETER RATIO 21 X NO
WHEEL STYLESTEEL 6 J16 4-23
CLUTCHWITHOUT CLUTCH
SEAL, WHEEL ENDJOINT COTE ROUE BJ79
SEAL, DIFFERENTIAL ENDREAR AXLE SIDE SEAL AND J82
DIFFERENTIAL (GEARBOX)DIFFERENTIAL 84
RIM/TYRE SIZE16 INCH TYRE FITMENT
TYRE (SIZE, TYPE)195/55 R16 87T NON REINFORCED TYRE
WHEELS FITTED6" RIM ROAD WHEELS
WHEEL (TYPE)STEEL WHEELS
GEARBOX TYPEAuto gearbox AL4
Suspension-Steering-Brakes
ABSWITH ABS BRAKES
REAR ANTI-ROLL BARWITHOUT REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BARFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 22
BRAKE TYPEVENTILATED FRONT DISCS/REAR DISCS
SUSPENSIONNORMAL SUSPENSION
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM
BRAKE ASSOCIATED VARIANTESP TEVES MK60 P
STEERING (OPERATION)ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
PEDAL BRACKET (TYPE)PEDAL STANDARD
Body Fittings
TOWBARWITHOUT TOWBAR
AERIALSHORT ROOF AERIAL
FINISHER (SELF-ADHESIVE)MATT BLACK REAR SURROUND TRIM
SIDE MOULDINGS (TYPE)WITHOUT LATERAL PROTECTORS
SIDE MOULDINGS (DIMENSION)PLASTIC SIDE SILL
WHEEL EMBELLISHER (STYLE)16 INCH NUCLEAR WHEEL TRIM
UNDERBODY SHIELDENGINE UNDERTRAY PLASTIC PROTECTION
REVERSING LAMPSWITH 1 REVERSING LAMP
ADDITIONAL SHIELD (UNDER ENGINE)W/O ENGINE UNDERSHELDING
EXT. LOAD RETENTION RING (ATTACHMENT)WITH DETACHABLE EXTERIOR LASHING RING
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTIONEXT MIRROR ELECTRIC-FOLD BACK
EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIMWITH EXHAUST OUTLET EMBELLISHER
ENGINE BAY SOUNDPROOFINGSOUNDPROOFING UNDER BONNET + BULKHEAD + SERVO
WINDSCREEN WIPERFRONT WIPER BLADE W/O RAIN SENSOR
FRONT PANEL BLANKWITHOUT FRONT BUMPER PLUG
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSORWITH EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
BUMPERBODY COLOUR FR+RR BUMPER + CHROME TRIM
MUDFLAPWITHOUT MUDGUARD
NUMBER PLATEWITHOUT LICENCE PLATE
FRONT FOGLAMPFRONT FOG LIGHTS
SPECIAL HEADLAMP (DOUBLE OPTIC)SINGLE OPTIC LAMPS
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE)ELECTRIC DRIVER’S EXTERIOR MIRROR
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (PASSENGER SIDE)PASSENGER ELECTRIC DOOR MIRROR
SPARE WHEELEMERGENCY WHEEL
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIESCHROME EFFECT EXTERIOR HANDLE
EXT. REAR VIEW MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE RADIUS)CURVED EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS
SUN ROOFWITHOUT SUN ROOF
BODY CONVERSIONWITHOUT
BODY PROTECTIONWITHOUT
BUMPER TRIMBUMPER WITHOUT STRIP
GLASS (APPEARANCE)TINTED + DARK-TINTED WINDOW GLASS
WINDOW (TYPE)CIELO LAMINATED WINDSCREEN + TOUGHENED RR SCREEN
Interior Fittings
INTERIOR TRIM TYPEVELOUR KARL G112 + OMNI F920 ’3N’
ANTI-THEFT ALARMWITHOUT THEFT PROTECTION ALARM
CIGAR LIGHTERWITHOUT CIGAR-LIGHTER
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTREAR HEADREST ADJUSTABLE
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTFRONT HEADREST ADJUSTABLE
REAR SEATREAR BENCH SEAT SINGLE CUSHION SEPARATE SEAT BACKS
REAR SEAT ARMRESTWITHOUT RR SEAT ARMREST
LUGGAGE COVERSHELF
REAR SEATBELTREAR 3-POINT 3 INERTIA REEL SEAT BELT
FRONT SEATBELTRETRACTOR ALARM DRIVER + PASS S/BELT
ASHTRAYWITHOUT ASHTRAY
CLIMATE (AMBIENT TEMP)HOT COUNTRIES
AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING WITH CONTROLLED AIR INTAKE
CHILD LOCKELECTRIC REAR CHILD LOCK
SPEED GRADUATIONSSPEED GRADUATION IN KM/H
GRAB HANDLESWITHOUT HANDLES
DRIVING POSITIONRIGHT HAND DRIVE
LOAD SPACE LIGHTINGWITHOUT STORAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHTING EXCEPT BOOT
DASHBOARD EQUIPMENTLION GREY CAPPING
MISC. INT. LAMPSW/O MAP READING LAMP
LOAD SPACE TRIMBOOT CARPET MAT
UNDERSEAT STORAGEWITHOUT UNDER SEAT STORAGE
INSTRUMENT PANEL (CHARACTERISTICS)210 KM/H 130 M/H BLACK BACKGR PERM LIGHTING BLC
CHILD SEAT ANCHORING POINTSWITH CHILD SEAT MOUNTING WITH RR ISO
LOUDSPEAKER4 FR SPEAKERS (2 TW + 2 FR) + 2 RR SPEAKERS
RADIO CONTROLSREMOTE RADIO CONTROL
POLLEN FILTERWITH POLLEN FILTER
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SOUNDPROOFINGW/O CAB SOUND-PROOFING
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEIGHT CONTROLFRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PARALLEL ADJUSTMENT
FRONT SEAT ARMRESTFRONT SEAT CENTRAL ARMREST
ROOF CONSOLEWITHOUT ROOF CONSOLE
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEMWITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
REAR WINDOW LIFTELECTRIC REAR WINDOW + LOCKING
CABIN CARPETFRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT + TUNNEL CARPET
DRIVER’S WINDOW LIFTSEQUENTIAL DRIVER’S ELECTRIC WINDOW
PASSENGER’S WINDOW LIFTSEQUEN CONTROL PASSENG FRONT WINDOW LIFTER
DISPLAYDISPLAY (RADIO+CLOCK,T°,CD)
COURTESY MIRRORWITHOUT VANITY MIRROR
OIL GAUGESTD OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
FITTING REAR HEAD RESTRAINTMOUNT 3 REAR HEAD-REST
HEATING ELEMENTNON HEATED SEAT
FRONT LATERAL AIRBAGTHORAX SIDE + CURTAIN AIRBAG
FOOTWELL LIGHTINGWITHOUT DOOR SILL LIGHTING
PASSENGER AIRBAGWITH AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE
EQUIPMENT PACKWITHOUT DRIVING SCHOOL EQUIPMENT PACK
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (HEATED)HEATED DOOR MIRROR
AIRBAG DEACTIVATIONWITHOUT AIRBAG DEACTIVATION
INTERIOR DOOR CONTROL (APPEARANCE)CHROME EFFECT DOOR HANDLE + COLOURED TRIM
COURTESY LAMPDOORS + FR AND RR COURTESY LIGHTS REMOTE CONTROL
REAR LOAD FLOORWITHOUT REAR LOAD FLOOR
FRONT SEAT GUARDWITHOUT CAB PROTECTION PANEL
FRONT SUN VISORDRIVER + PASSENGER SUN VISOR WITHOUT INSCRIPTION
RADIO RECEIVER"RD4/MP3" RDS COMPACT DISC AUDIO SYSTEM
REFRIGERATIONAUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROLREGULATOR AND SPEED LIMIT
DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT CONTROLPARALLEL DRV HEIGHT ADJ
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORNON-ELECTROCHROMATIC DAY-NIGHT INTERIOR MIRROR
STORAGE (OTHERS)PLAIN STORAGE POCKET
CARPET COVERW/O CARPETMAT
EXT. REAR VIEW MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE RADIUS)CURVED EXTERIOR MIRROR GLASS
LOAD SPACE STORAGEW/O BOOT TIDY
TUNER RADIOMONO RADIO TUNER
EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE (SCALE)CELSIUS EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
OBSTACLE DETECTION SYSTEMWITHOUT OBSTACLE DETECTOR
TRIM ADAPTATIONGEAR LEVER KNOB CHROME INSERT
FLOOR MATW/O CARPETMAT
EQUALISER AMPLIFIERWITHOUT EQUALISER AMPLIFIER
RADIO FREQUENCYASIA RADIO FREQUENCY
LOCKING CONTROLCENTRAL DEAD LOCKING
WINDOW (TYPE)CIELO LAMINATED WINDSCREEN + TOUGHENED RR SCREEN
STEERING WHEELLEATHER STEERINGWHEEL
FAN1 AERO 2-SPEED 140W FAN WITHOUT SCOOP
DRIVER’S KNEE AIRBAGWITHOUT DRIVER’S KNEE AIRBAG
CHILD OBSERVATION INTERIOR MIRRORWITHOUT INTERIOR CHILD MONITORING MIRROR
AUDIO PACK AUXILIARY SOCKET1 JACK SOCKET + USB
TELEMATIC UNITWITHOUT TELEMATIC UNIT
Electrical
ALTERNATORALTERNATOR 120 AMP
BATTERYBATTERY L2 400
STARTER MOTORSTARTER MOTOR CL 3
LOAD SPACE LIGHTINGWITHOUT STORAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHTING EXCEPT BOOT
SPECIAL LIGHTINGWITHOUT PARTICULAR LIGHT
REVERSING LAMPSWITH 1 REVERSING LAMP
MISC. INT. LAMPSW/O MAP READING LAMP
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTIONEXT MIRROR ELECTRIC-FOLD BACK
CEN. LOCKING REM CONTROL FREQUENCYLOCKING REMOTE CONTROL FREQUENCY 433.92 MHZ HETERODYNE
FOOTWELL LIGHTINGWITHOUT DOOR SILL LIGHTING
BATTERY CHARGE MEASUREMENTWITH BATTERY CHARGE MEASUREMENT
COURTESY LAMPDOORS + FR AND RR COURTESY LIGHTS REMOTE CONTROL
FRONT FOGLAMPFRONT FOG LIGHTS
SPECIAL HEADLAMP (DOUBLE OPTIC)SINGLE OPTIC LAMPS
LIGHTING OF LAMPSMANUAL SWITCHING ON OF LIGHTS
Component Manufacturers
BRAKE ASSOCIATED VARIANTESP TEVES MK60 P
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANTMOUNTING BOSCH
Miscellaneous
SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONSTANDARD
MODIF. DURING MODEL YEARWITHOUT MINOR MODIFICATIONS
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONSDUSTY ATMOSPHERE
DRIVING POSITIONRIGHT HAND DRIVE
VIN PLATEEUROPEAN UNION CONSTRUCTOR’S PLATE + NRE
RADIO HEADPHONE SOCKETSINGLE ACCESSORY SOCKET
TRAFFIC SIDEDRIVING ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE
SET OF KEYS1 HF PLIP KEY + 1 SINGLE MAIN KEY
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENTW/O HELP EQUIPMENT
SURFACE CONDITIONSGOOD TERRAIN
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIESCHROME EFFECT EXTERIOR HANDLE
SPEED MONITORINGWITHOUT SPEED CHECK
SLAVE CONTROL UNITBSI + COM 2005 4-POSITION RING
EMERGENCY WARNING TRIANGLEWITHOUT WARNING TRIANGLE


Service Schedule
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Note: there's no timing info as you have a timing chain, not a belt.
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Hi,

Daughter bought a 2018 registered C1 and I arranged for it to have a thorough service / check which is then when I learned about the wetbelt system. Car went to an independent to have the belt replaced, sump dropped / cleaned etc...

Just wanting to top the oil up and make sure I get the spec correct.

VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] if someone could kindly confirm the engine type / oil spec needed for the UK. I'm guessing that as it is wetbelt system, it will be the Puretech engine but just want peace of mind.

Thanks
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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theWag wrote: 30 Mar 2025, 12:42 VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] if someone could kindly confirm the engine type / oil spec needed for the UK. I'm guessing that as it is wetbelt system, it will be the Puretech engine but just want peace of mind.
Here you go: C1 (B4) 3-DOOR SALOON 1.2 i VTi 82 (EB2F Euro 6)
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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That's bizarre. The arduous service interval for the timing belt, timing belt kit, spark plugs, ancillary drive belt and ancillary drive belt kit is greater than for normal use.
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Been thinking about this and I reckon that they've revised the service intervals down for normal use and then forgotten to do the same for arduous service.
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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I never actually read it but yes that must be a misprint surely?
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Hi Marc,

Could you please provide me with the factory build sheet and service schedule for my XM estate
VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] (RP: 7540 U7)?

Many thanks
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Marc has left the forum but hopefully someone else will be able to answer your query.
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aranco wrote: 15 May 2025, 16:15 Hi Marc,

Could you please provide me with the factory build sheet and service schedule for my XM estate
VIN: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff] (RP: 7540 U7)?

Many thanks
Here you go


Vehicle characteristics

Vehicle family XM II
AS/RP N° 07535 U7 1 0006
Warranty Start Date 01/01/1990
Engine serial number 10 HJN1 3002604
OPB XTB4

General information
PRODUCT TYPE PASSENGER CAR
COMMERCIAL MARQUE/COMPONENT TYPE CITROEN
VEHICLE FAMILY XM II
SILHOUETTE 5 DOOR ESTATE
TRIM LEVEL LEVEL A
ENGINE TURBO INJECTION XU10J2TE
TRANSMISSION BVA4
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE "FY" CANAGA VELOUR
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR "FR"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BVA 4HP18
ENGINE (TYPE) XU/XUD
OTHER BADGE, " MISC. " WITHOUT FULLER BADGE

Vehicle characteristics
TRIM LEVEL LEVEL A
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE "FY" CANAGA VELOUR
UPHOLSTERY COLOUR "FR"
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BVA 4HP18
STEERING UNVARIABLE POWER STEERING

Fuel supply-Engine
ENGINE TURBO INJECTION XU10J2TE
FUEL SUPPLY TURBO-INJECTION EXCHANGER
FUEL UNLEADED PETROL 95 QUALITY A/B/E/E+
EMISSIONS STANDARD (ENGINE) UPPER ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL EEC 95 L3/W3
PRE-FILTER ASSEMBLY WITHOUT PRE-FILTER
ENGINE (TYPE) XU/XUD
CATALYTIC CONVERTER CATALYST
CRANKCASE GAS CIRCUIT HEATING W/O HEATER CASING GAS CIRCUIT
FAN 2 FANS , 2 RATES , IMPROVED
FUEL VAPOUR RETRIEVAL NON CONTROLLED PETROL VAPOUR RECUPERATION
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANT MOUNTING BOSCH

Gearbox Transmission
TRANSMISSION BVA4
GEARBOX (CHARACTERISTICS) BVA 4HP18
FINAL DRIVE RATIO REAR AXLE HYPOID GEARSET 18 X 77
WHEEL STYLE STAR WHEEL WITH CENTRAL TRIM
CLUTCH WITHOUT CLUTCH
SEAL, WHEEL END WHEEL-SIDE JOINT DIAM 20
SEAL, DIFFERENTIAL END REAR AXLE SIDE JOINT JB3A
TYRE (SIZE, TYPE) 205X60X15 V TYRES
WHEEL (TYPE) ALLOY WHEELS
GEARBOX TYPE GEARBOX HP

Suspension-Steering-Brakes
ABS WITH ABS BRAKES
REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 22,5
STEERING UNVARIABLE POWER STEERING
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DIAM 25
TRACTION CONTROL WITHOUT ANTISLIPPING
HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESS PUMP 6+2 + NON-SINKING
REAR SUSPENSION SPHERE UPPER REAR SUSPENSION SPHERE
FRONT SUSPENSION SPHERE UPPER "NOK"
ACTIVE SUSPENSION HYDRACTIVE SUSPENSION

Body fittings
THIRD BRAKE LAMP WITH EYE LEVEL REAR LIGHTS
SILL ILLUMINATION LAMP SILL ILLUMINATION
WASHER JET WINDSHIELD WASHER JET W/O DEFROST
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTION WITH REVERSE GEAR PASSENGER SIDE
WINDSCREEN WIPER ADJUST INTERM WINDOW WIPER + WATER LEV INDICATOR
REAR SCREEN WIPER WITH REAR WIPER
HEADLAMP WIPER HEADLAMP WASHWIPE
NUMBER PLATE WITHOUT LICENCE PLATE
FRONT FOGLAMP FRONT FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) HT EXT RRVW MIRROR EL INT CONTR
EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (PASSENGER SIDE) OUTSIDE PASS RRVIEW MIRROR HEATED ELEC CNTRL
SPARE WHEEL STEEL WHEEL + STANDARD TYRE
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES 2 COLOURS BUMPER
SUN ROOF ELECTRIC SUN ROOF
GLASS (APPEARANCE) TINTED

Interior fittings
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE "FY" CANAGA VELOUR
ANTI-THEFT ALARM ALARM ULTRASONIC+PERIMETER STD
CIGAR LIGHTER FRONT + REAR CIGAR-LIGHTER
REAR HEAD RESTRAINT JOINTED REAR HEADREST
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINT JOINTED FRONT HEADREST
REAR SEAT SEPARATE FOLD BACK BENCH SEAT
REAR SEAT ARMREST WITH REAR SEAT ARMREST
REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR+RETRACTOT LAP
FRONT SEATBELT PYROTECHNIC SEAT BELT WITH ALARM
CLIMATE (AMBIENT TEMP) TEMPERATE COUNTRIES
SPEED GRADUATIONS SPEED GRADUATION IN MPH
CONSOLE COATED LONG CONSOLE
DRIVING POSITION RIGHT HAND DRIVE
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
DASHBOARD EQUIPMENT CUBIC WOOD DECOR
TACHOMETER (SIGNAL CONNECTION) REV COUNTER CALC
LOUDSPEAKER LOUDSPEAKERS
RADIO CONTROLS REMOTE RADIO CONTROL
SCREENING (BLIND, SIDE SUNBLIND, SUNROOF) WITHOUT SUN VISOR SCREEN
DRIVER SEAT CONTROL DRIVERS FRT SEAT ELEC CONTROL
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CONTROL PASSENGER FRT SEAT ELEC CNTRL
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT RECLINING DRIVER’S SEAT BACK
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER TILTING BACK
FRONT SEAT ARMREST (OPERATION) FRONT ARMREST MANUAL
COMPACT DISC WITHOUT COMPACT DISC
FRONT WINDOW LIFT SEQUENTIAL CONTROL FRONT WINDOW LIFTER
REAR WINDOW LIFT ELECT CONTR RR WINDOW LIFTER + LOCK SYSTEM
DRIVER’S WINDOW LIFT SEQUENTIAL DRIVER’S ELECTRIC WINDOW
DISPLAY WITH MATRIX POINT
COURTESY MIRROR DRIV OCCULT+PASS LIGHT+OCCULT
OIL GAUGE STD OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
HEATING ELEMENT NON HEATED SEAT
FRONT LATERAL AIRBAG LATERAL AIR BAG
PASSENGER AIRBAG PASSENGER AIRBAG
IGNITION CODE (OPERATION) STD CODED IGNITION
ON-BOARD COMPUTER COMPUTER MILES
COURTESY LAMP WITH RR INTERIOR LAMP
RADIO RECEIVER PERFORMANCE 2 RDS RADIO
REFRIGERATION AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
CRUISE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL
AIR CON./TEMPERATURE REGULATION AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DRIVER AIRBAG DRIVERS AIR BAG
CARPET TUFTED CARPET "F112"
SWITCH CODED IGNITION
FUEL GAUGE RANGE INFO INDICATOR
LOCKING CONTROL CENTRAL DEAD LOCKING
STEERING WHEEL SPORT STEERING WHEEL
FAN 2 FANS , 2 RATES , IMPROVED
PARTITION WINDOW WITHOUT SEPARATION GLASS

Electrical
ALTERNATOR ALTERNATOR 150 AMP
BATTERY BATTERY L2 400
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
STARTER MOTOR STARTER MOTOR CL 3
SPECIAL LIGHTING WITHOUT PARTICULAR LIGHT
THIRD BRAKE LAMP WITH EYE LEVEL REAR LIGHTS
SILL ILLUMINATION LAMP SILL ILLUMINATION
EXT. REARVIEW MIRROR COMP. FUNCTION WITH REVERSE GEAR PASSENGER SIDE
CEN. LOCKING REM CONTROL FREQUENCY LOCKING REMOTE CONTROL FREQUENCY 433.92 MHZ HETERODYNE
MULTIPLEXING WITHOUT MULTIPLEXING
COURTESY LAMP WITH RR INTERIOR LAMP
FRONT FOGLAMP FRONT FOG LIGHTS

Component manufacturers
INJECTION ASSOCIATED VARIANT MOUNTING BOSCH

Miscellaneous
SPECIAL SPECIFICATION STANDARD
DRIVING POSITION RIGHT HAND DRIVE
SIDE IMPACTS DOOR WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT
REFRIGERANT REFRIGERANT LIQUID R134
EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES 2 COLOURS BUMPER
SPEED MONITORING WITHOUT SPEED CHECK
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Dont think the online service schedules are available for a vehicle of this age.
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Re: How to identify what model engine is in your Citroen

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Thank you for these Wheeler!