2012 Citroën C-Elysée problems
The 2012 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.6 HDi and the 1.2 PureTech. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “Buy”).
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2012 Citroën C-Elysée score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 5 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine4.2From 4.1 to 4.3 depending on the engine
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension10.0No documented faults
- Brakes10.0No documented faults
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering10.0No documented faults
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior10.0No documented faults
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
1.6 HDi engine in the 2012 Citroën C-Elysée
Names: 1.6 HDi 92 · 1.6 BlueHDi 100
- Buy
1.6 HDi / e-HDi 92/95 8V (DV6D, 2009-2016)
92–95 hp · DV6D, DV6DTED, 9HP
According to the testimonies collected by Fiches-Auto, the 92 hp is clearly more reliable than the other outputs; with correct maintenance and the belt up to date it has no specific serious faults documented.[3][4]
Faults that affect 2012 cars
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingTiming belt failure and premature wearOn the 8-valve 1.6 HDi/e-HDi 112/115 built between October 2010 and September 2011 the belt could break and leave the car stranded. PSA covered the repair and in 2014 preventively replaced the belt and crankshaft sprocket on those that had passed 120,000 km.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonInjectionLeaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder headIt is common for the copper washers of the 1.6 HDi injectors to stop sealing: the engine blows gases, carbon forms around the injector and soot gets into the oil. It is cheap to repair, but if left it contaminates the oil and is one of the causes of turbo failure.Repair (garage): €110–€310
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlAdditive-fed particulate filter (Eolys cerine): depleted additive and cloggingThe DPF on the 1.6 HDi and BlueHDi works with an additive (cerine) that runs out at 80,000-120,000 km and has to be topped up for around €100-120 (price in Spain). With a lot of town use the filter clogs and the warning appears; if it is left, a new DPF costs around €1,500.Repair (garage): €100–€1,500Appears at around 80,000 km
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlDirty EGR valve and EGR cooler leaksThe 1.6 HDi EGR valve gets dirty easily, especially in town use, and causes jerking and stalling at idle. On the 8V engines the EGR cooler also fails, consuming coolant with no visible leaks.
1.2 PureTech engine in the 2012 Citroën C-Elysée
Names: 1.2 VTi 72 · 1.2 PureTech 82
- With caution
1.2 VTi / PureTech naturally aspirated 68-83 hp (EB2, EB2F, EB2FA..., from 2012)
68–83 hp · EB2, EB2F, EB2FA, EB2FB, EB2FAD, EB2M, EB2D, EB2FD, HMZ, HMR
It has the same oil-bath belt and Stellantis includes the naturally aspirated engines built between June 2012 and June 2022 in its measures, but the recalls over the brake vacuum pump only affect the turbos. It is a reasonable buy with maintenance invoices and the belt measured or replaced.[6][7][8]
Faults that affect 2012 cars
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Citroën C-Elysée reliable?
The 2012 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.6 HDi and the 1.2 PureTech. All of them have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “Buy”).
What is the best year for the Citroën C-Elysée?
According to our score, the best are 2016 and 2015 (7.4/10). The year with the worst score is 2019 (5.6/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2012 Citroën C-Elysée have?
The most important ones documented for 2012 cars are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech, critical severity), timing belt failure and premature wear (1.6 HDi, high severity), leaks at the injector washers and carbon build-up in the cylinder head (1.6 HDi, medium severity), additive-fed particulate filter (Eolys cerine): depleted additive and clogging (1.6 HDi, medium severity) and dirty EGR valve and EGR cooler leaks (1.6 HDi, medium severity).
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Sources
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- Peugeot DV6DTED engine: specifications and applicationsMyMotorList · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026
- Motor Peugeot DV6FDTED: especificaciones y aplicacionesMyMotorList · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiabilité 1.6 HDIFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · published 22 April 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Essai, avis et fiabilité des 1.6 HDI 92 chFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Stellantis ofrece medidas a los afectados por los motores PureTech tras miles de demandaskm77 · Motoring press · published 28 November 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Rappel des moteurs 1.2 Puretech 110 et 130 chFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Safety Gate, alerta A12/01505/20: Peugeot 208, 308, 2008, 3008, 5008 y Partner (copia en PDF)Comisión Europea – Safety Gate · Official body · published November 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026