Peugeot and Citroen coil springs

Commonly when some Peugeot and Citroen models break their front coil springs they can also destroy the tyre as the broken end of the coil spring collapses onto the tyre and punctures it.

If the collapse occurs at anything more than a walking pace the damage to the tyre can be quite severe and also destroy the brake hose too.  Should it happen to you, arrange for the vehicle to be suspend towed to your repairer of choice, rather than risk further damage.

Peugeot Partner, 206,306 and 307 models seem to be commonly affected. Citroen models include the Berlingo, Xsara and Picasso .

Both Citroen and Peugeot have issued a modification in which a shroud is bolted around the lower spring seat, this does help, but I have seen one vehicle with the shroud fitted but the tyre was still damaged by the broken spring.