Timing belt change?

[robrymond]

I have DS3 1.6 HDi which has currently done 123K on the clock. I basically drive this up and down the M6 every day so it is mainly motorway miles. However I believe the timing belt was due at 120K miles.

I've had an offer from a mobile mechanic of £290 including changing the parts around it/water tank too. I'm a little skint at the moment but I know if I leave it I face a higher bill.

Can I risk waiting until after Xmas as it is mainly motorway miles or is it essential it is done either way?

[BatesyNG24]

The timing belt went on my other car (a Clio Estate) about a year ago. I was literally able to pull bits of rubber out of the enclosure. What should have been a £400 job to replace the belt and water pump turned into an £860 to have the engine taken apart and checked for damage to the heads. I hadn't checked what Renault's recommendation was for getting it changed.

From that experience alone, I would say follow Citroen's recommendation and get it done. £290 is better than £1000+ for an Engine rebuild!

[robrymond]

Booked it in for Wednesday, better safe than sorry. My bank balance can be sorted later!