2016 Citroën C-Elysée problems
The 2016 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.2 PureTech and the 1.6 HDi. The 1.2 PureTech has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “Buy”).
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2016 Citroën C-Elysée score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine4.9From 4.3 to 5.5 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
What changes compared with the 2015 Citroën C-Elysée
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2015.
1.2 PureTech engine in the 2016 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.[2][3][4]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
The Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech: all its faults and what to check1.6 HDi engine in the 2016 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.[7][8]
- With caution
1.6 BlueHDi 75/100/120 (DV6FE / DV6FD / DV6FC, 2013-2019)
75–120 hp · DV6FC, DV6FD, DV6FE, DV6FCTED, DV6FDTED
The mechanics derive from the 8V engines, but the AdBlue system is its main source of faults; check that there are no emissions warnings and whether the car falls within Stellantis's extended warranty.[9][10][11]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentEmissions controlAdBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi)The 1.6 BlueHDi engines (2013-2019) suffer from the AdBlue tank defect of Stellantis diesels: an emissions warning appears with a countdown until starting is prevented. Replacing the tank, with the integrated pump, costs over €1,000 (price in Spain), but there is an extended warranty of up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,200
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Citroën C-Elysée reliable?
The 2016 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 2 engines that we have documented: the 1.2 PureTech and the 1.6 HDi. The 1.2 PureTech has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “Buy”).
Is the 2016 Citroën C-Elysée better than the 2015?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2015 and 2016 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
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 2016 Citroën C-Elysée have?
The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech, critical severity), adBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi) (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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- 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
- 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
- Fiabilité 1.6 BlueHDIFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · published 9 December 2021 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Adblue : problèmes en pagaille ?Fiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- OCU y BEUC consiguen que Stellantis amplíe la garantía de los coches con AdBlueOCU · Consumer association · published 27 December 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish