Citroën C-Elysée

Engines

Faults by engine

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)

1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC)

1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5)

Gearboxes

Manual

AL4 / AT8 (4-speed automatic)

Scheduled service

Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.

Most common engine versions in the EU

New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 124,190, of which 2,400 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (4). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

• Engine / loss of power The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOX which do not comply with the regulatory limits18/10/2019 · R/2019/353
• Airbag Airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision10/05/2018 · R/2018/128
• Fire risk Starter motor may not operate correctly24/04/2017 · R/2017/139
• Brakes / ABS / ESP Loss of control17/10/2016 · R/2016/229

Common questions

Does the Citroën C-Elysée have a timing chain or a timing belt?

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km; 1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC): belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo; 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5): belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.

What are the known problems with the Citroën C-Elysée?

The faults with the highest risk: adBlue tank / pump failure (80,000–160,000 km, €800–1,600); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); AL4 solenoids / pressure regulator (80,000–180,000 km, €300–1,500); brake vacuum pump failure (80,000–140,000 km, €400–900). The full list by engine is on this page.

What should you check when buying a used Citroën C-Elysée?

Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (4 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: 'Starting impossible in X km' warning; belt debris clogs oil pickup. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.

Models with the same engines

These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.

Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 207 2006–2014Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Peugeot 206 1998–2012Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018

Other Citroën models

Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer 2013–2022Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën Jumper (2014+) 2014–Citroën C3 Picasso 2009–2017Citroën C5 III 2008–2017Citroën Jumpy III 2016–Citroën Nemo 2008–2017Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–Citroën Jumpy II 2007–2016Citroën Berlingo III 2018–

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026