Is my 2011 c1 engine sound normal?

Is my 2011 c1 engine sound normal?

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C63W204

Original Poster:

8 posts

18 months

Monday 6th May 2024
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Hi,
I have just bought a 2011 c1 with 137k miles and was wondering if the engine tick over sound was normal? I have never had a 3 cylinder car so It may just be paranoia, however I want to see what you guys think?

Here is a link to the sound I am referring to of my car at idle:

https://youtube.com/shorts/dUOPnF9xSxg?feature=sha...

Thank you!!

Scrump

23,391 posts

172 months

Monday 6th May 2024
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Sounds about the same as my daughter’s 107. Maybe a bit more tappety but I think that is just the microphone/recording.

MattsCar

1,717 posts

119 months

Monday 6th May 2024
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As above, don't worry about it. Sounds fine. Give it an oil change with some premium oil, might sound a little smoother.

C63W204

Original Poster:

8 posts

18 months

Monday 6th May 2024
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Thank you guys! That's given me a bit of peace of mind, was already working myself up thinking I'd need to change the timing chain, camshaft and lifters...

Will start with changing the oil and see how we go 👍

Bobupndown

2,496 posts

57 months

Tuesday 7th May 2024
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Pretty robust little engines these, they take a lot of stick. At 137k miles it could be expected to be a little noisy and tappety but an oil change, with decent oil and it should be good for many more miles.