Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Twinport, 105 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €428 | €2,100 | 263 | Petrol | Z16XEP | Manual (5) | 2005–2010 |
| 1.4 Twinport, 90 PS, 5-speed manual Research | €399 | €2,250 | 251 | Petrol | Z14XEP | Manual (5) | 2005–2010 |
| 1.6 Twinport, 105 PS, 5-speed automated manual Research | €428 | €3,500 | 133 | Petrol | Z16XEP | Automatisiertes Schaltgetriebe (5) | 2005–2010 |
At a glance
- Years: 2003-2010, with a facelift in 2005 or 2006. Sources differ on the date.
- Reliability: 3/5. The Easytronic gearbox and the electric steering are the costly risks, and the 1.4 timing chain can fail without warning.
- DIY: 2/5. Checks and linkage work are simple; clutch, Easytronic and chain jobs need a workshop.
- Prefer: a manual gearbox over Easytronic, and a car with regular oil changes and a full service history.
- Avoid: Easytronic cars with jerky shifts or no adaptation records, and cars with a flashing steering warning light.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.4 Twinport (Z14XEP): the timing chain can stretch, see Timing chain stretch.
- 1.6 petrol (Z16SE, Z16XE, Z16XEP): damp spark plugs are also reported. Oil leaks: see Oil leaks.
- 1.3 and 1.7 CDTI (Z13DTJ, Y17DT, Z17DTR): soot clogs the EGR valve and fouls the injectors, see Diesel EGR valve and injectors.
- Easytronic (5-speed automated manual): see Easytronic gearbox faults.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easytronic gearbox faults | Easytronic on 1.6 and 1.8 petrol (Z16XE, Z16XEP, Z18XE) | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Electric power steering failure | All cars | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Timing chain stretch | 1.4 Twinport (Z14XEP) | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Diesel EGR valve and injectors | 1.3 and 1.7 CDTI (Z13DTJ, Y17DT, Z17DTR) | Injectors under 100,000 km (Kolesa.ru) | No confirmed price |
| Oil leaks | Petrol engines | Higher mileage, no figure | No confirmed price |
| Rust on sills and arches | All cars, mainly older ones | 14-21 years old | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Easytronic: Drive it from cold. Slow or jerky shifts, a car stuck in neutral or a warning light are bad results. A test drive does not show everything, so ask for a control-unit readout.
- Electric steering: With the engine running, turn the wheel on the spot and at low speed. Heavy steering or a flashing EPS light is a bad result. Ask for warranty and campaign records by VIN.
- Timing chain: Listen for a metallic rattle from a cold start. A rattle is a bad result. Ask for proof of regular oil changes.
- Diesel EGR and injectors: Ask for records of EGR cleaning and injector work. Lost power is a bad result.
- Oil leaks: Check the oil pressure switch and the wiring under it. Oil on the switch or the harness is a bad result.
- Rust: Look at the sills, the bottoms of the doors and the wheel arches. Rust or flaking paint is a bad result.
Running costs
| Operational | €195 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €111 |
| Total per month | €418 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €42 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 923
- 25th percentile
- €1,590
- Median price
- €2,300
- 75th percentile
- €3,200
- Median mileage
- 154,212 km
- Median first registration
- 2007
- Dealer share
- 38.5%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €3,202
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