2018 Citroën C-Elysée problems
The 2018 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 3 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 1.2 PureTech and the 1.6 HDi. The 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.2 PureTech have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “With caution”).
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2018 Citroën C-Elysée score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 6 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine4.2From 2.3 to 6.1 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 2017 Citroën C-Elysée
- Score: 6.1 → 7.1
- New engines or gearboxes: 1.5 BlueHDi
- No longer affected by: airbag control unit damaged during transport to the factory (November 2017 production) (rest of the car)
- Starts to be affected by: wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi), adBlue tank and pump failure (1.5 BlueHDi) and seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system (1.5 BlueHDi)
1.5 BlueHDi engine in the 2018 Citroën C-Elysée
Names: 1.5 BlueHDi 100
- With caution
1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023)
75–130 hp · DV5RC, DV5RD, DV5RE, DV5RCE, DV5RCF, DV5RUC
Worth buying if the chain campaign has been carried out and the servicing is documented with the required oil, because Stellantis's 10-year or 240,000 km cover depends on it, and that cover requires following the manufacturer's recommendations and presenting invoices.[3][4][5]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshaftsIn 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, the 7 mm chain linking the camshafts can stretch and break, causing serious engine damage. Stellantis has recalled them and covers the fault for 10 years or 240,000 km.Repair (garage): €730–€820
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentEmissions controlAdBlue tank and pump failure1.5 BlueHDi engines built up to August 2020 can suffer failures of the AdBlue tank pump module, with a "no engine start" countdown. The whole tank is usually replaced and Stellantis contributes to the cost up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,500
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionSeizure of the high-pressure pump and injection systemSome early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have suffered seizure of the Bosch high-pressure pump, with juddering or the engine stalling on the road, sometimes before 50,000 km. The repair means replacing the entire injection system and the fuel tank.
1.2 PureTech engine in the 2018 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.[7][8][9]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
The Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech: all its faults and what to check1.6 HDi engine in the 2018 Citroën C-Elysée
Names: 1.6 HDi 92 · 1.6 BlueHDi 100
- 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.[12][13][14]
Faults that affect 2018 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Citroën C-Elysée reliable?
The 2018 Citroën C-Elysée was sold with 3 engines that we have documented: the 1.5 BlueHDi, the 1.2 PureTech and the 1.6 HDi. The 1.5 BlueHDi and the 1.2 PureTech have serious faults that affect the cars of that year. The safest option is the 1.6 HDi (verdict “With caution”).
Is the 2018 Citroën C-Elysée better than the 2017?
Our score goes from 6.1 in 2017 to 7.1 in 2018. No longer affected by: airbag control unit damaged during transport to the factory (November 2017 production) (rest of the car). Starts to be affected by: wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi), adBlue tank and pump failure (1.5 BlueHDi) and seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system (1.5 BlueHDi). 1.5 BlueHDi arrive.
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 2018 Citroën C-Elysée have?
The most important ones documented for 2018 cars are: wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi, critical severity), oil-bath timing belt degradation (1.2 PureTech, critical severity), seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system (1.5 BlueHDi, high severity), adBlue tank and pump failure (1.5 BlueHDi, medium severity) and adBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi) (1.6 HDi, medium severity).
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Sources
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- PSA 1.5L BlueHDi: a focus on the DV5 engineSumax · Technical documentation · published July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
- Motor 1.5 BlueHDI de Stellantis, todos los Citroën implicadosAutofácil · Motoring press · published 30 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Cobertura especial para los 1.5 BlueHDi del Grupo Stellantiscoches.net · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Casse chaîne 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis étend sa prise en charge à 7 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 15 January 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité moteur Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi. Une nouvelle huile pour éviter la casseL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 January 2024 · 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
- 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 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