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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
L'argus reports the clutch on 1.0 VTi cars with the BVM5 manual and ETG5 automated-manual gearboxes up to 2017: it must neither slip nor judder, and its operation must stay smooth. Carverif also reports clutch faults on cars built up to 14 March 2017.
L'argus reports the clutch on 1.0 VTi cars with the BVM5 manual and ETG5 automated-manual gearboxes up to 2017: it must neither slip nor judder, and its operation must stay smooth. Carverif also reports clutch faults on cars built up to 14 March 2017.
L'argus judges the ETG5 gearbox less convincing because of its jerking and slowness, and advises against a car whose gearbox jerks markedly, hesitates or slips. Carverif mentions malfunctions and slipping on ETGs built up to 14 March 2017.
L'argus judges the ETG5 gearbox less convincing because of its jerking and slowness, and advises against a car whose gearbox jerks markedly, hesitates or slips. Carverif mentions malfunctions and slipping on ETGs built up to 14 March 2017.
L'argus lists the 1.2 VTi/PureTech among the versions to watch (oil consumption, timing belt, ignition coil). Carverif advises caution with this wet-belt engine, whose excessive oil consumption is documented on naturally aspirated engines built up to 13 November 2016, and advises against buying the 82 hp version without a complete history.
No recurring fault documented for: 1.0 VTi 72.
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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