[Old Pug]

£600 just to diagnose the problem!! that’s outrageous. There has been so many threads about the PureCrap engine. It’s been a total disaster for Peugeot, costing them millions. They will try every trick in the book to avoid paying out.
All you guys can do is keep at them, do what they ask, demand warranty work, don’t give up.
When finished sell the thing.

 

[Old Pug]

It would seem you have to pick your dealer carefully
One point, though - it was my local mechanic who pointed out that there was a recall - Only after I'd booked the car into the main dealer did I receive a letter from Peugeot regarding the recall. Do Peugeot UK not know where their cars are located? Surely they have an up to date list from DVLA?

You are correct with Dealers, some are hopeless, some go by the book, and some really look after their customer.
As for recalls, the way I understand is that a manufacturer has a duty to contact ALL owners of cars that require a recall. By law I think? It must be simple quoting reg’ or vin numbers to DVLA to find the present keeper.

 

[Old Pug]

Every 1.2 “Purecrap” engine has issues. Get that cam belt replaced immediately.
If You intend to keep the car for some time, I think it a good idea to have the sump removed, the oil pump strainer etc cleaned out, new oil and oil filter of course.

 

[Old Pug]

Any well established independent garage should be able to replace the cam belt.
Best to find a small independent specialising in Peugeot/Citroen who will use O/E parts.