Question 1

What does a fuel filter do?

Accepted Answer

The fuel filter is a key component of the fuel system, the fuel runs through the filter from the fuel tank before it enters the fuel pump. It ensures the fuel coming from the fuel tank is clean of potentially harmful dirt or debris that could enter the fuel system and cause damage. Not only does it help to protect your fuel pump and injectors, it also plays a significant role in ensuring that you are achieving the highest fuel-efficiency possible.The filter is used every time the car is switched on and run. As time goes on the filter can become clogged, reducing how much fuel reaches your engine. This will reduce your engine's performance and can force the fuel pump to work harder than it should, which itself may fail as a result.Every car needs the correct amount of fuel to run and start properly. Therefore ensuring your filter is in good working order is an important and fairly straightforward part of car maintenance.

Question 2

How often does a fuel filter need replacing?

Accepted Answer

The general rule of thumb is that a fuel filter should be replaced every two years or every 30,000 miles. However, as with most car parts, the lifespan of a fuel filter will vary depending on the car and driver. If you experience any symptoms of a bad fuel filter sooner than this, we recommend having the fuel filter inspected and, if necessary, replaced.A failing fuel filter will cause various problems when driving. It is one of the main reasons an engine stalls while driving and can cause low power and poor fuel economy. In extreme cases, a blocked fuel filter prevents fuel from traveling through the fuel lines to the engine, starving your engine of fuel and causing damage to the fuel pump.To avoid unnecessary damage to your fuel system and engine it’s advisable to regularly inspect and service your fuel filter.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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If you experience any symptoms of a failing fuel filter we recommend booking your car in for a service or repair. Swapping a fuel filter is a fairly simple job and is replaced as part of any minor or major service. Regular car maintenance is key to ensuring your vehicle remains safe and roadworthy.

Question 4

What happens during a fuel filter replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the fuel filter and the fuel supply system.
Replace the fuel filter if necessary.
Advise if any other parts need to be replaced, such as the fuel pump.
Inspect the fuel system again for any leaks and test drive the car.

Question 5

What causes a fuel filter to stop working?

Accepted Answer

Over time, a fuel filter can become rather dirty and clogged up. This will reduce the flow of fuel towards the engine or, in some cases, a failing filter will allow dirty fuel to pass through into the engine. Understandably a bad fuel filter can lead to further, more expensive damage.If you experience any symptoms of a bad filter, we recommend having the fuel filter inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

Question 6

When should a fuel filter be replaced?

Accepted Answer

A fuel filter should be replaced every two years or every 30,000 miles. However, if you experience any symptoms of a bad fuel filter sooner than this, we recommend having the fuel filter inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of a failing fuel filter?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Engine sputters or stops altogether.
Trouble starting your car.
Rough idling.
‘Check Engine’ warning light comes on.
Poor mileage.
Car has low power.

Question 8

What happens during a fuel filter replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the fuel filter and the fuel supply system.
Replace the fuel filter if necessary.
Advise if any other parts need to be replaced, such as the fuel pump.
Inspect the fuel system again for any leaks and test drive the car.

Question 9

What is the average life of a fuel filter?

Accepted Answer

The general rule of thumb is that a fuel filter should be replaced every two years or every 30,000 miles. However, as with most car parts, the lifespan of a fuel filter will vary depending on the car and driver. If you experience any symptoms of a bad fuel filter sooner than this, we recommend having the fuel filter inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

Question 10

Can you drive with a bad fuel filter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is not recommended, as a bad fuel filter will cause various problems when driving. A dirty or blocked fuel filter is one of the main reasons an engine stalls while driving. In extreme cases, a blocked fuel filter prevents fuel from traveling through the fuel lines to the engine, starving your engine of fuel and causing damage to the fuel pump. If your engine is not getting fuel, it simply will not run.To avoid unnecessary damage to your fuel system and engine it’s advisable to regularly inspect and service your fuel filter.

Question 11

What happens if you don't replace a bad fuel filter?

Accepted Answer

A failing fuel filter will cause various problems when driving. It is one of the main reasons an engine stalls while driving and can cause low power and poor fuel economy. In extreme cases, a blocked fuel filter prevents fuel from traveling through the fuel lines to the engine, starving your engine of fuel and causing damage to the fuel pump.

Question 12

Citroën

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Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group since 1976, established over 100 years ago in March 1919.Citroën produced the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel drive car and one of the first to feature a unitary type body, with no chassis supporting its mechanical components.

Question 13

How popular is Citroën in the United Kingdom?

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Citroën is probably better known for its quirky design and fun fashion styled brand of cars. Offering something different from more traditional sporty looks, they are a brand that provides value without being cheap.There were 1.3m Citroën cars on the roads at the close of 2018; a figure that peaked in the early part of 2015 and has maintained a very similar number ever since.

Question 14

Good value vehicles for family driving

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Citroën offers a range of fun-looking smaller city cars and family cars for every ilk. The smallest starts with their C1 city model, growing into the C3 mini-MPV and SUV models, then the C4 subcompact and compact featuring crossover and SUV styles, up to the C5 family saloon, that is also available as an SUV sporting Citroën’s Aircross moniker.
With models featuring up to 7 seats, Citroën doesn’t just create cars for everyday family motoring—they supply cars for the biggest of families.

Question 15

Citroën’s reliability and reputation

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You wouldn’t instantly think of Citroën as one of the technological leaders of the automotive industry, but as well as being the first to introduce front wheel drive and unitary body type vehicles, they were also responsible for producing the first hydropneumatic self-levelling suspensions system in 1954. Just one year later they introduced another milestone in motoring history, producing the first mass-produced car with modern disc brakes.Citroën ranked 25th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. Probably not a figure to earn them too much confidence and an increase in sales, but when you consider that they still featured higher than Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and Land Rover then maybe the competition is a little tougher throughout that survey than it first appears.

Question 16

Recent Citroën recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Citroën models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 17

25/04/2019 – Citroën Berlingo

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The handbrake mechanism may not be correct

Question 18

27/02/2019 – Citroën C4 Aircross (2011–2015)

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The battery charge program may not be to specification

Question 19

12/02/2019 – Citroën C3 Aircross (2016–2018)

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The wires of the seat position sensor may not be correct

Question 20

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2015–2108)

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The loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints

Question 21

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2016–2018)

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The fixing bolt of the front suspension wishbone

Question 22

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer and Dispatch IV (2015–2018)

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The air conditioning compressor pulley could break

Question 23

01/02/2019 – Citroën Spacetourer Dispatch IV (2016–2018)

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Rear suspension wishbone mounting bolts

Question 24

14/01/2019 – Citroën C3 (2018)

Accepted Answer

The steering column universal joint clamp may be incorrectly fittedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Citroen C1 II	£95	£75 - £91	£12
Citroen Acadiane	£107	£77 - £95	£21
Citroen C4 Picasso	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C4 Cactus	£101	£76 - £93	£16
Citroen C1	£95	£75 - £91	£12
Citroen DS3	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C3 Picasso	£154	£120 - £147	£20
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen Jumpy IV	£166	£125 - £153	£28
Citroen Xsara Picasso	£154	£120 - £147	£20
Citroen C4 Spacetourer	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen Xsara Picasso	£154	£120 - £147	£20
Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C4 Cactus	£101	£76 - £93	£16
Citroen C3 Picasso	£154	£120 - £147	£20
Citroen DS3 Cabrio	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso II	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C1 II	£95	£75 - £91	£12
Citroen Berlingo III	£144	£103 - £126	£30
Citroen C1 II	£95	£75 - £91	£12
Citroen Acadiane	£107	£77 - £95	£21
Citroen C4 Picasso	£160	£123 - £150	£24
Citroen C4 Cactus	£101	£76 - £93	£16
Citroen C1	£95	£75 - £91	£12

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What happens during a fuel filter replacement?

How much does it cost to fix my car?

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