C2 · 2004–2009

Citroën C2 VTS C2 · 125 hp (2004 to 2009)

The Citroën C2 VTS of the C2 generation uses the TU5 1.6 16V petrol engine with 125 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 125 PS / 90 kW
Displacement: 1 587 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: TU5 1.6 16V
Period covered: 2004–2009
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

125 hp (90 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2004 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The TU5 1.6 16V engine is also fitted to: Citroën Saxo (Saxo), Citroën Xsara (Xsara), Citroën C3 (C3 I), Citroën C4 (C4 I), Citroën Berlingo (Berlingo I Multispace), Peugeot 106 (106).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / Stellantis FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Citroën C2 VTS C2?

The TU5 1.6 16V petrol engine (1 587 cc), 125 hp (90 kW).

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Which oil for the Citroën C2 VTS?

A PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / Stellantis FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the TU5 1.6 16V engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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