New Citroën C5 Turbo – Ref. 853603-5002S

Diagnosing a faulty turbo on a Citroën C5 1.5 BlueHDi 130

Before replacing the turbocharger on your Citroën C5 fitted with the 1.5 BlueHDi 130 engine, a thorough diagnosis is essential. Progressive power loss, blue or black exhaust smoke, an unusual whistling noise under acceleration, or excessive oil consumption are all warning signs to watch out for. You should check the fault code read by the diagnostic tool, the condition of the intake hose, whether there is excessive play on the turbine shaft, and the oil pressure before concluding that the turbo has failed beyond repair. This preliminary diagnosis avoids an unnecessary replacement and helps identify an underlying cause, such as a blocked intercooler or a cracked hose.

New Turbo for Citroën C5 1.5 BlueHDi 130

Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, this new turbo is offered as a compatible replacement for reference 853603-5002S on the Citroën C5 fitted with the 1.5 BlueHDi 130 engine. This engine, identified under codes YHZ, YHR, YHS, YHV or YHX depending on the version, powers this saloon in its 1499 cm³ diesel configuration. Before fitting, we recommend checking the reference printed on your old turbo, as the same engine may have received variants depending on the vehicle's date of manufacture.

Exchange and warranty for this Citroën C5 turbo

This new turbo is sold on an exchange basis: return of the old turbo is required, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. It is only collected after the new turbo has been delivered and fitted, so your Citroën C5 is not left off the road. The part comes with a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting being carried out by a qualified professional. Payment can be spread over several instalments, in up to 10 instalments.

Fitting advice for the C5 1.5 BlueHDi engine

On this diesel engine, the longevity of the turbo depends greatly on the quality and regularity of oil changes, as well as the condition of the air filter: a blocked filter accelerates premature wear of the bearings. Before fitting, check the oil circuit, the intake hoses and the air intake to rule out any contamination. When starting the engine for the first time, prime the turbo with oil before the initial start-up to ensure immediate lubrication of the bearings and prevent any dry running.

This same turbo also fits

• New Turbo Citroën Berlingo – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Citroën C4 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Citroën DS3 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Citroën DS4 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Opel Combo – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Peugeot 3008 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Peugeot 308 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Peugeot 5008 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Peugeot 508 – Ref. 853603-5002S
• New Turbo Peugeot Rifter – Ref. 853603-5002S