Wet timing belt degradation
usually 60,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Belt debris clogs oil pickup; oil pressure warning
Fix: Replace belt early; check extended warranty
€700–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)
Petrol · 999 / 1,199 cm³ · 50–96 kW
37
model generations
4
known faults
8,096,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: wet belt · 100,000 km.
In our database this engine is fitted to 37 model generations, among them: Citroën C3 III, Peugeot 208 I, Peugeot 208 II, Opel Corsa F, Peugeot 2008 II, Peugeot 2008 I and 31 more.
The most expensive known risk is oil consumption: it usually appears at 60,000–150,000 km and costs €200–3,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 / 1,199 cm³ |
| Power | 50–96 kW |
| Years | 2012–2027 |
| Timing drive | Wet belt · 100,000 km |
| Oil | 0W-30 / 0W-20 · PSA B71 2312 / B71 2010 · ~3.25–3.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| Engine codes | EB0, EB2, EB2F, EB2FA, EB2DT, EB2DTS, EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, HMZ, HMR, HMP, HNZ, HNY, HNS, HNP, HNK, HN01, HN02, HN05, ZMZ, CMZ |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Oil consumption
usually 60,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low oil warning between services
Fix: Monitor; repair under warranty programme
€200–3,000
Brake vacuum pump failure
usually 80,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard brake pedal; linked to belt debris
Fix: Replace pump and belt
€400–900
Belt / oil pump extended warranty check
usually 0–240,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Stellantis extended cover for belt-related damage on many PureTech engines
Fix: Check with the dealer using the VIN; keep service records
free / recall
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Peugeot 208 I as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Timing belt kit + water pump (belt runs in oil)Engine | every 100,000 km or every 72 months | €700–1,400 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Citroën Berlingo III 2018–Citroën C-Elysée 2012–2020Citroën C1 2005–2022Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën C3 Picasso 2009–2017Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Citroën C4 III 2020–Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer 2013–2022Citroën C5 Aircross 2018–DS 3 2009–2019DS 3 Crossback 2019–DS 7 2017–Fiat Doblò III 2022–Jeep Avenger 2023–Opel Astra L 2021–Opel Combo E 2018–Opel Corsa F 2019–Opel Crossland 2017–Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Mokka B 2020–Peugeot 107 / 108 2005–2021Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 208 II 2019–Peugeot 301 2012–2017Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 308 III 2021–Peugeot 508 II 2018–Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 3008 III 2023–Peugeot 5008 II 2017–Peugeot Partner / Rifter (2018+) 2018–Toyota Proace City 2019–
Common questions
Does the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Wet belt · 100,000 km.
What oil does the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine take?
0W-30 / 0W-20 · PSA B71 2312 / B71 2010 · ~3.25–3.5 L · every 10,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); brake vacuum pump failure (80,000–140,000 km, €400–900); oil consumption (60,000–150,000 km, €200–3,000); belt / oil pump extended warranty check (0–240,000 km, free / recall).
Which cars have the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine?
Citroën C3 III, Peugeot 208 I, Peugeot 208 II, Opel Corsa F, Peugeot 2008 II, Peugeot 2008 I and 31 more.
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