Thank you for your information. As it happens, one main dealer told me the timing belt and water pump needed replacement a year ago with mileage at 44,000kms. The dealer said that the coolant level had dropped and this was indicative of water pump failure. I did not proceed because I thought that at 40,000 kms to have to replace both timing belt and water pump at a cost in excess of €600 each, was an enormous expense for a low mileage car. So I bought a container of coolant, incase I needed it, hoped for the best on the timing belt with a view to doing it this year,and in the past year have driven 15,000 kms with no drop in coolant level, no overheating of the engine even on very long journeys, so I brought this to the attention of the dealer this year and he has refused to discuss it.
Another dealer, the one I bought the car from, has confirmed my view on the water pump and is telling me that the timing belt is not due for replacement until 210,000kms or 10 ears whichever comes first. That is music to my ears.
Much obliged for contributions. I think I have lost confidence now in the first dealer and will not use him again.
