VVT 'A' over-advanced Bank 1 on Peugeot — 1.6 THP Prince VVT solenoid and chain stretch (208 GTi/308/RCZ).
Peugeot P0011 — VVT 'A' over-advanced Bank 1 on Peugeot — 1.6 THP Prince VVT solenoid and chain stretch (208 GTi/308/RCZ). Typical UK independent garage cost: £60–£2400.
What actually causes P0011 on a Peugeot
Prince engine P0011 starts as a £25 VVT solenoid screen clog and ends as a £2k timing kit. Always clean screens first.
Peugeot engines that log P0011
- 1.6 THP EP6 (208 GTi/308/RCZ)
- 1.6 VTi EP6C (208/308)
How we diagnose P0011 on a Peugeot
- Pull VVT solenoids and inspect screens
- Clean and refit, clear codes
- If returns within 200 miles, chain stretch
- Live cam deviation read
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Cleaning the solenoid screens is free — never quote a chain kit without doing that first.
Peugeot P0011 repair cost in the UK
Expect £60–£2400 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Peugeot are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
208 GTi P0011 — solenoid clean is 30 minutes and free. Always start there.
Codes usually seen alongside P0011 on Peugeot
- P0014
- P0016
- P0341
Symptoms drivers report with P0011
- Engine rattles like a 'bag of nails' for 3 seconds on a cold start.
- The car felt fine on the motorway, but now it stalls every time I stop at a roundabout.
- Noticeable 'flat spot' or hesitation when trying to overtake in 3rd gear.
- Lumpy, hunting idle that makes the gearstick vibrate.
- Fuel economy has tanked—getting about 10mpg less than usual.
Repairs that clear P0011
- Engine flush and oil change
- Replace VVT solenoid
- Replace cam phaser if needed
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0011 guide.