Ignition coil pack
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil pack
€60–200
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5)
Petrol · 1,124 / 1,360 / 1,587 cm³ · 40–90 kW
23
model generations
4
known faults
455,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 23 model generations, among them: Citroën C3 II, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206, Citroën Berlingo II, Citroën C-Elysée, Peugeot Partner II / Tepee and 17 more.
The most expensive known risk is ignition coil pack: it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €60–200 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,124 / 1,360 / 1,587 cm³ |
| Power | 40–90 kW |
| Years | 1990–2020 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-40 / 10W-40 · PSA B71 2296 / B71 2300 · ~3.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | HFX, HFZ, KFV, KFW, KFT, KFU, KFX, NFU, NFV, NFZ, NFX, NFS, NFR, N6A, TU1, TU3, TU5, ET3, EC5, NFP |
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.
Thermostat housing / coolant leaks
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating
Fix: Replace housing / hoses
€80–250
Idle control valve / throttle body
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Hunting idle, stalling
Fix: Clean or replace
€60–200
Head gasket (1.6 16v, overheating)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: NFU, NFV, NFZ, NFX, NFS, NFR
Signs: Coolant loss, white smoke
Fix: Replace head gasket
€400–900
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Peugeot 207 as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 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 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| 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 I 1996–2011Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018Citroën C-Elysée 2012–2020Citroën C2 2003–2009Citroën C3 I 2002–2009Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C4 I 2004–2010Citroën C4 Picasso I 2006–2013Citroën Saxo 1996–2004Citroën Xsara 1997–2006Citroën Xsara Picasso 1999–2012Citroën ZX 1991–1998Peugeot 106 1991–2003Peugeot 205 1983–1998Peugeot 206 1998–2012Peugeot 206+ / 206 SW 2002–2012Peugeot 207 2006–2014Peugeot 301 2012–2017Peugeot 306 1993–2002Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 406 1995–2004Peugeot Partner I 1996–2008Peugeot Partner II / Tepee 2008–2018
Common questions
Does the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
What oil does the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine take?
5W-40 / 10W-40 · PSA B71 2296 / B71 2300 · ~3.25 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: ignition coil pack (80,000–160,000 km, €60–200).
Which cars have the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine?
Citroën C3 II, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206, Citroën Berlingo II, Citroën C-Elysée, Peugeot Partner II / Tepee and 17 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