Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Low oil warning, blue smoke
Fix: Check oil every fill-up; engine repair
€1,000–3,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft)
Petrol · 1,197 / 1,198 cm³ · 85–96 kW
16
model generations
2
known faults
1,177,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 16 model generations, among them: Nissan Qashqai (J11), Renault Captur I, Renault Kadjar, Nissan Juke (F15), Renault Mégane IV, Renault Clio IV and 10 more.
The most expensive known risk is oil consumption (piston rings): it usually appears at 60,000–140,000 km and costs €1,000–3,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,197 / 1,198 cm³ |
| Power | 85–96 kW |
| Years | 2012–2018 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| Engine codes | H5F, H5FT, HRA2DDT, M5FT, M200 |
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.
Timing chain stretch
usually 80,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Follows low oil; rattle
Fix: Replace chain
€800–1,500
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Nissan Qashqai (J11) 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 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Dacia Dokker 2012–2021Dacia Duster I 2010–2017Dacia Duster II 2017–2024Dacia Lodgy 2012–2022Mercedes-Benz Citan (W415) 2012–2021Nissan Juke (F15) 2010–2019Nissan Pulsar 2014–2018Nissan Qashqai (J11) 2013–2021Renault Captur I 2013–2019Renault Clio IV 2012–2019Renault Kadjar 2015–2022Renault Kangoo II 2008–2021Renault Mégane III 2008–2016Renault Mégane IV 2016–2024Renault Scénic III 2009–2016Renault Scénic IV 2016–2022
Common questions
Does the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) engine take?
5W-30 / 5W-40 · Renault RN0700 · ~4.5 L · every 10,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (piston rings) (60,000–140,000 km, €1,000–3,500); timing chain stretch (80,000–150,000 km, €800–1,500).
Which cars have the 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft) engine?
Nissan Qashqai (J11), Renault Captur I, Renault Kadjar, Nissan Juke (F15), Renault Mégane IV, Renault Clio IV and 10 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