DS5 - Timing Belt / Chain servicing interval

[Crystalyne]

Hey all,

Now my last bout of issues seems to be fixed, I'm wondering about the servicing interval for the timing belt / chain on my car, as another family member just suffered from a broken timing belt and I definitely don't want the same happening to me!

My VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

Many thanks!

[GiveMeABreak]

120k miles or 10 years whichever comes first.

[Crystalyne]

Thank you!

I've booked my car in to get that done then.

I got offered the option between a Genuine timing belt kit, or a Citroen approved timing belt kit - any meaningful difference between the 2? (Other than cost!)

[GiveMeABreak]

Basically the more expensive option uses genuine Original Equipment parts, so branded belts like 'Gates' and a genuine Citroen water pump and roller / tensioner parts. The 'Citroen Approved' parts are cheaper as they are not the same branded quality, so they give you a choice. From Citroen:

Genuine Citröen Parts?are original equipment parts - the same as your Citröen was built with.?

Citröen Approved Parts?meet our same high quality standards, but are available at a more affordable price. Approved parts also come with a 2-year warranty as standard. Please note, not all Approved parts are available for all models.