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Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) petrol: problems, costs and what to check

Buy only with belt invoices, a clean oil check and proof of on-time servicing, because the wet belt can destroy the engine.

At a glance

  • What it is: Stellantis's 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder petrol (EB2), built from 2012 in Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and DS cars. Naturally aspirated versions (75-83 PS) and turbo versions (100-155 PS). Most have a wet belt, a timing belt that runs in oil. Third-generation chain engines (codes EB2LTED and EB2LTEDH2) came engine by engine from 2023; many 2023-2025 cars still have the belt. Main faults are the wet belt, oil use and turbo damage.
  • Reliability: 2/5, because belt wear, oil use and turbo damage each appear in several independent reports.
  • DIY: 1/5, because the belt job needs the sump off, timing tools and an oil-circuit clean.
  • Buy: a car with dated belt invoices, the correct oil spec and a clean belt and oil check.
  • Avoid: no belt history, a red oil-pressure warning, blue smoke at cold start or a hard brake pedal.

Known issues

Issue Affects Typical km Repair cost
Wet timing belt and oil starvation All wet-belt 1.2 PureTech, 2012-2025 60,000-80,000 km 800-3,000 EUR; 3,000-5,000 EUR with cleaning (Germany, 2026)
Oil use and piston rings Turbo 1.2 PureTech, 2014-2023 50,000-80,000 km 2,500-4,000 EUR rings (Germany, 2026); 6,000-8,500 EUR engine (Italy, 2026)
Crankshaft axial play Some 1.2 PureTech, mainly early cars Not stated 6,000-8,500 EUR engine (Italy, 2026)

Before you buy

  1. Belt or chain, then belt history (no scanner). The engine code is in field P.5 of the registration document: EB2LTED and EB2LTEDH2 have a chain, every other code a wet belt. Ask for a dated belt invoice with mileage and check belt width through the oil filler. Bad: no invoice, a belt older than 6 years or past 100,000 km, or a rough, grey or frayed belt. Budget 800-3,000 EUR (Germany, 2026).
  2. Crankshaft play (workshop). Ask a workshop to measure axial play, the crank's side-to-side movement. Bad: more than 0.5 mm; the belt can jump and the engine is scrap.
  3. Oil use (no scanner). Check the level before and after a long drive and ask for refill records. Bad: more than 0.5 L per 1,000 km, blue smoke at cold start, or no records.
  4. Turbo (test drive). Listen for a whistle and watch for blue or grey smoke under load. Bad: smoke, a whistle or low power from a blocked oil feed.
  5. Brakes (test drive). Press the pedal after a cold start. Bad: a hard pedal with little assistance from a blocked brake vacuum pump.
  6. Oil and service records. Check the oil spec and service dates on the invoices. Bad: overdue service, wrong oil, or no stamps. Overdue servicing can void the extended warranty.
  7. Fault codes (scanner). Read the fault memory for timing or misfire codes. Bad: stored timing codes. A clean memory does not prove the belt is good.
  8. Recall check (no scanner). Enter the VIN in the official recall checker for the car's country. Bad: an open belt or brake-vacuum campaign.

Models with this engine

BrandModelGenerationProduction yearsPowerEngine codesADAC versions
Alfa RomeoJunior966since 2024136–146 PS (100–107 kW)HN0914
CitroenBerlingo2. Generation facelift 22016–2018110 PS (81 kW)HN013
CitroenBerlingo3. Generation2018–2024110–131 PS (81–96 kW)HN0559
CitroenBerlingo3. Generation faceliftsince 2024110 PS (81 kW)HN05, HN0914
CitroenC12. Generation2014–201882 PS (60 kW)HM0128
CitroenC32. Generation2011–201382 PS (60 kW)HM013
CitroenC32. Generation facelift2013–201782–110 PS (60–81 kW)HM01, HN0512
CitroenC33. Generation2017–202068–110 PS (50–81 kW)HM01, HM05, HN0539
CitroenC33. Generation facelift2020–202483–110 PS (61–81 kW)HM05, HN0535
CitroenC34. Generationsince 2024101–110 PS (74–81 kW)HN0921
CitroenC3 Aircross1. Generation2017–202182–131 PS (60–96 kW)HM05, HN0539
CitroenC3 Aircross1. Generation facelift2021–2024110–131 PS (81–96 kW)HN0517
CitroenC3 Aircross2. Generationsince 2024101–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN0917
CitroenC3 Picasso1. Generation facelift2015–2017110 PS (81 kW)HN013
CitroenC42. Generation2014–2018110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN03, HN0411
CitroenC43. Generation2020–2024101–155 PS (74–114 kW)HN05, HN07, HN0937
CitroenC43. Generation faceliftsince 2025101–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN05, HN0929
CitroenC4 Cactus1. Generation2014–201775–110 PS (55–81 kW)HM01, HN0529
CitroenC4 Cactus1. Generation facelift2018–2020110–131 PS (81–96 kW)HN0524
CitroenC4 Picasso2. Generation2015–2016130 PS (96 kW)HN058
CitroenC4 Picasso2. Generation facelift2016–2018110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN02, HN0514
CitroenC4 Spacetourer1. Generation2018–2021110–131 PS (81–96 kW)HN02, HN0551
CitroenC5 Aircross1. Generation2019–2022131 PS (96 kW)HN0519
CitroenC5 Aircross1. Generation facelift2022–2025131–145 PS (96–107 kW)HN05, HN0923
CitroenC5 Aircross2. Generationsince 2025145 PS (107 kW)HN096
CitroenC5 X1. Generationsince 2022131–145 PS (96–107 kW)HN05, HN0910
CitroenDS 31. Generation2012–201482 PS (60 kW)HM015
DS AutomobilesDS 42. Generation2021–2025130–145 PS (96–107 kW)HN05, HN0925
DS AutomobilesDS 71. Generation2018–2021130 PS (96 kW)HN0519
Fiat500F1Asince 202695–118 PS (70–87 kW)HN052
Fiat600365since 2024100–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN0927
FiatGrande Panda328since 2025100–110 PS (74–81 kW)HN0914
FiatQuboK9since 2026110 PS (81 kW)HN096
JeepAvenger1. Generation2023–2026100–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN05, HN0918
JeepCompass3. Generationsince 2025145 PS (107 kW)HN093
OpelAstraL2022–2026110–145 PS (81–107 kW)HN05, HN0958
OpelAstraL faceliftsince 2026145 PS (107 kW)HN098
OpelComboE2018–2023110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN0537
OpelComboE faceliftsince 2024110 PS (81 kW)HN05, HN096
OpelCorsaF2019–202375–130 PS (55–96 kW)HM05, HN0528
OpelCorsaF faceliftsince 202375–145 PS (55–107 kW)HM05, HN05, HN0931
OpelCrossland1. Generation2017–202075–130 PS (55–96 kW)EB2ADTS, EB2DT, EB2DTS, EB2F, EB2F LPG, EB2FA, HM01, HM03, HM05, HN01, HN0261
OpelCrossland1. Generation facelift2021–202483–130 PS (61–96 kW)EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, EB2FA, HM05, HN0533
OpelFrontera3. Generationsince 2024100–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN0923
OpelGrandland1. Generation2017–2021130 PS (96 kW)HN0558
OpelGrandland1. Generation facelift2022–2024130–136 PS (96–100 kW)HN05, HN0924
OpelGrandland2. Generationsince 2024136–145 PS (100–107 kW)HN095
OpelMokkaB2021–2024100–136 PS (74–100 kW)HN05, HN0937
OpelMokkaB faceliftsince 2024130–145 PS (96–107 kW)HN05, HN0914
Peugeot1081. Generation2014–201882 PS (60 kW)HM0122
Peugeot20081. Generation2013–201682–130 PS (60–96 kW)HM01, HN0520
Peugeot20081. Generation facelift2016–201982–130 PS (60–96 kW)HM01, HM05, HN0537
Peugeot20082. Generation2020–2023101–155 PS (74–114 kW)HN05, HN0725
Peugeot20082. Generation faceliftsince 2023101–145 PS (74–107 kW)HN05, HN0932
Peugeot2081. Generation2012–201582–110 PS (60–81 kW)HM01, HN0519
Peugeot2081. Generation facelift2015–201968–110 PS (50–81 kW)HM01, HM02, HM05, HN0539
Peugeot2082. Generation2019–202375–131 PS (55–96 kW)HM05, HN0527
Peugeot2082. Generation faceliftsince 202375–145 PS (55–107 kW)HM05, HN05, HN0923
Peugeot30082. Generation2016–2020130 PS (96 kW)HN0519
Peugeot30082. Generation facelift2021–2023130–136 PS (96–100 kW)HN05, HN0913
Peugeot30083. Generationsince 2024136–145 PS (100–107 kW)HN099
Peugeot3082. Generation2013–201782–130 PS (60–96 kW)HM01, HN05, HN0629
Peugeot3082. Generation facelift2017–2021110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN05, HN0686
Peugeot3083. Generation2022–2025110–145 PS (81–107 kW)HN05, HN0950
Peugeot3083. Generation faceliftsince 2025145 PS (107 kW)HN0914
Peugeot4081. Generation2023–2026131–145 PS (96–107 kW)HN05, HN0911
Peugeot50082. Generation2017–2020130 PS (96 kW)HN0519
Peugeot50082. Generation facelift2021–2024130–136 PS (96–100 kW)HN05, HN0918
Peugeot50083. Generationsince 2024136–145 PS (100–107 kW)HN099
Peugeot5082. Generation2020–2023131 PS (96 kW)HN0510
PeugeotPartner2. Generation facelift 22016–2018110 PS (81 kW)HN013
PeugeotPartner3. Generation2018–2024110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN059
PeugeotRifter1. Generation2018–2024110–131 PS (81–96 kW)HN0535
PeugeotRifter1. Generation faceliftsince 2024110 PS (81 kW)HN05, HN096
ToyotaProace CityE2020–2024110–130 PS (81–96 kW)HN0528
ToyotaProace CityE faceliftsince 2024110 PS (81 kW)HN05, HN0920

In detail

Wet timing belt and oil starvation

Symptoms. The red oil-pressure warning comes on, sometimes with a normal dipstick level. The check light follows. Debris can also block the brake vacuum pump, and the pedal goes hard.

Cause. The belt runs in oil, swells and sheds rubber. Debris blocks the oil pickup strainer, the mesh that feeds the oil pump. Oil pressure falls and the belt can snap. The same debris can block the turbo oil feed and seize the turbo.

Which cars. All wet-belt 1.2 PureTech, about 2012-2022; many 2023-2025 turbos still have one. Most failures show at 60,000-80,000 km, some before 50,000 km.

Fix. Flush the oil circuit, remove the sump, clean the pickup and fit a new belt. Revised Continental, Gates or Dayco belts resist oil. Specialists change at 60,000-80,000 km, not the official 100,000 km or 6 years. For the brake pump, fit a new pump and check the belt; cars built 2013-2017 were recalled free.

Cost. Germany, 2026: 800-3,000 EUR; 3,000-5,000 EUR with cleaning. Italy, 2026: 500-700 EUR independent, 590-900 EUR dealer. UK, 2026: 580-1,200 GBP. Belarus, 2025: 600 BYN. Engine damage can reach 12,000 EUR (Germany, 2026). Turbo: 1,000-1,500 EUR exchange (Germany, 2026), up to 2,500 EUR with flushing; 1,400-2,000 EUR (Italy, 2026). Vacuum pump: 500-800 EUR (Germany, 2026).

Sources: auto motor und sport, PureTech belt and warranty, AUTO BILD, wet belt in oil, Car Checker, Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech, supersto.by, belt change

Oil use and piston rings

Symptoms. The oil level falls between services. Blue smoke comes out at cold start.

Cause. Carbon and old oil stick the oil control rings, which scrape oil off the cylinder wall. Later cars can have a faulty oil separator.

Which cars. Worst on turbo EB2DT and EB2DTS built April 2014 to July 2018. Later Euro 6.2 engines can suffer from the oil separator. Oil use starts at 50,000-80,000 km.

Fix. New piston rings; decarbonisation often does not help. Later cars may need an oil separator.

Cost. Germany, 2026: 2,500-4,000 EUR for rings; about 7,000 EUR for a new engine. Italy, 2026: 1,800-2,500 EUR independent, 2,500-3,500 EUR dealer; 6,000-8,500 EUR engine.

Sources: Car Checker, Citroën C5 Aircross 1.2 PureTech, Autoricambi Tritella, oil consumption, DRIVE2, oil burn rebuild, Otoba, PureTech engines

Crankshaft axial play

Symptoms. The belt jumps timing. The engine loses power or the valves hit the pistons.

Cause. Weak crankshaft half-shells, the thrust washers that control end float, let the crank move sideways. Above 0.5 mm the engine is unsafe.

Which cars. Some 1.2 PureTech, mainly early cars. A recall wave replaced the whole engine when strong play was found.

Fix. A new engine or block. The half-shells are not sold separately.

Cost. 6,000-8,500 EUR for an engine (Italy, 2026) or about 7,000 EUR (Germany, 2026).

Sources: STS Parts, EB2 repair case study, DRIVE2, 1.2 PureTech problems, Otoba, PureTech engines

Recalls

Country Code Years or build range What is done
UK R/2020/326 (JZR) 17 June 2013-1 April 2017 Software update; inspect and replace the vacuum pump and timing belt if needed.
UK R/2023/045 2017 Software update and belt check; replace braking-assistance parts and vacuum pump if needed.
UK R/2023/035 2017 Software update only.

Check open recalls by VIN for the car's country before you buy.

Maintenance

  • Belt. Revised interval: 100,000 km or 6 years. Specialists advise 60,000-80,000 km, with the sump off and the pickup cleaned. The original interval was 175,000-180,000 km or 10 years.
  • Oil. Use the spec for the engine: PSA B71 2312 (0W-30) on most cars, later FPW9.55535/03 on some. Specialists change oil every 8,000-12,000 km, not the factory 25,000 km.
  • Warranty. From March 2024 Stellantis covers belt wear and oil use for 10 years or 175,000-180,000 km, if servicing is on time and repairs stay in the Stellantis network. Claims paid from 2022 to 2024 can be refunded.
  • Oil pressure. A red oil-pressure warning means stop and switch off. Do not drive on.

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