Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech 72 and 82 hp problems
The Citroën C-Elysée used the 1.2 PureTech from 2012 to 2022 (1.2 VTi 72 and 1.2 PureTech 82). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Citroën C-Elysée, the safest option is the 1.6 HDi.
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Engine score on this car
3.7 out of 10Low reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the C-Elysée. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Citroën C-Elysée
4.3 out of 10Low reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) · Petrol
- In the C-Elysée
- 2012–2022[1]
- Names
- 1.2 VTi 72 · 1.2 PureTech 82
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · all of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.2 VTi / PureTech naturally aspirated 68-83 hp (EB2, EB2F, EB2FA..., from 2012)since 2012 · 68–83 hp · EB2, EB2F, EB2FA, EB2FB, EB2FAD, EB2M, EB2D, EB2FD, HMZ, HMR
With cautionIt 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 the C-Elysée
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 PureTech has 7 documented faults in total.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
- High severityFrequency: RareLubricationFaulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024)Stellantis recalled in France about 68,000 Peugeot 208, Citroën C3 and Opel Corsa models from 2022-2024 with the naturally aspirated PureTech because of faulty piston cooling jets: they cause noise and, in extreme cases, damage to the engine casing and oil on the exhaust. It is fixed with an oil and filter change.Repair: €0
What to check before buying a used Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech 72 and 82 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the 1.2 PureTech (2012–2022)
Oil-bath timing belt degradation
Critical severityOther engines and gearboxes of the Citroën C-Elysée
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Citroën C-Elysée outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safetyAirbag control unit damaged during transport to the factory (November 2017 production)In June 2018 an EU alert was published covering C-Elysées built between 13 and 26 November 2017: some airbag control units may have been knocked during transport to the assembly plant and have an internal fault.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pedal cover that can come off (momentary loss of braking effectiveness)Yes, there was a recall: on C-Elysées built between 6 May and 11 July 2019 the brake pedal cover could suddenly come off, so your foot lost its grip and braking suffered for an instant because of the surprise. It is fixed at the dealer.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalGearbox and clutchBreakage of the outer pinion of the right driveshaft due to missing heat treatmentA recall from January 2022 covers C-Elysées built between 12 and 21 April 2021: the outer pinion of the right driveshaft can break because of missing heat treatment, and the engine keeps turning but torque no longer reaches the driven wheels.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech 72 and 82 hp reliable?
The Citroën C-Elysée used the 1.2 PureTech from 2012 to 2022 (1.2 VTi 72 and 1.2 PureTech 82). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Citroën C-Elysée, the safest option is the 1.6 HDi.
What faults does the Citroën C-Elysée 1.2 PureTech 72 and 82 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (critical severity) and faulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024) (high severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Citroën C-Elysée?
The safest option is the 1.6 HDi in its 1.6 HDi / e-HDi 92/95 8V (DV6D, 2009-2016) version, with a «Buy» verdict.
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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
- 1.2 PureTech: precio y cambio de correa de distribuciónAutopista · Motoring press · published 2 August 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- 10 años o 175.000 km de garantía para los modelos de Stellantis con motor PureTechAutofácil · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Peugeot, sobre los motores PureTech: «Reconocemos que hemos hecho las cosas mal»Xataka · Motoring press · published 4 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Automaker Stellantis recalls 68,000 units in France due to fire riskEuronews · General press · published 25 February 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026