Petrol · 1998–2012
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All about the Peugeot 206All about the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine
The 1.1 / 1.4 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine was fitted to the Peugeot 206 (1998–2012). In the EU that is 60.0 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.1 60 hp, 1.4 73 hp, 1.4, 1.1.
The most expensive known risk is head gasket failure after overheating (mainly 1.4 8v / 16v): it usually appears at 60,000–220,000 km and costs €400–900 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Misfire and jerking, worse in damp weather or under load, flashing engine light, rough idle
Fix: Replace the coil pack (and the spark plugs if due); do not keep driving with a misfire, it damages the catalytic converter
Signs: Coolant loss, temperature gauge high or erratic, fan does not start in traffic, overheating
Fix: Find the leak, replace the thermostat / housing or the fan resistor / relay, bleed the system properly; stop at once if it overheats to save the head gasket
Signs: Coolant loss with no visible leak, white smoke, bubbles or pressure in the expansion tank, overheating, mayonnaise under the oil cap
Fix: Replace the head gasket, have the head checked for flatness and skimmed, and fix the cause (thermostat, fan, water pump, air in the system)
Signs: Hunting or high idle, stalling when coming to a stop, especially when warm
Fix: Clean the throttle body and idle control valve, check for intake air leaks; replace the idle valve or throttle body if cleaning does not help
Signs: Engine / emissions warning light, P0420 code, failed emissions test
Fix: Fix any misfire first, check the lambda sensors, then replace the catalytic converter if it is worn
Signs: Rear wheels lean in at the top, uneven tyre wear, knocking
Fix: Rebuild or replace the rear axle
Signs: Random warnings, wipers / lights act up
Fix: Diagnose, update or repair BSI
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Bangs or harsh engagement once warm, 'gearbox faulty' warning and the gearbox stays in 3rd (codes such as P1167 / pressure regulation)
Fix: Check the oil level with the proper procedure first, then replace the pressure-regulating solenoid; if the fault returns, fit a reconditioned valve body and change the oil
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,650–5,850. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Peugeot 206 with the 1.1 / 1.4 8v & 16v (PSA TU / ET3 / EC5) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Petrol1,124 cm³ · 44 kW (60 hp) | 16.7 % | 2011–2012 | — | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1,360 cm³ · 54 kW (73 hp) | 15.6 % | 2011–2012 | — | — |
| 1.4 Petrol1,360 cm³ | 14.1 % | 2010–2012 | — | — |
| 1.1 Petrol1,124 cm³ | 13.3 % | 2010–2012 | — | — |
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.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (15). 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.
The faults with the highest risk: head gasket failure after overheating (mainly 1.4 8v / 16v) (60,000–220,000 km, €400–900); rear axle trailing-arm bearings (100,000–220,000 km, €300–900); cooling faults: thermostat, housing, water pump, fan resistor (60,000–200,000 km, €50–300); ignition coil pack failure (misfire) (80,000–180,000 km, €60–200).
Belt · 120,000 km / every 60 mo.
5W-40 / 10W-40 · PSA B71 2296 / B71 2300 · ~3.25 L · every 15,000 km.
1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4)1.8 / 2.0 16v (PSA EW7 / EW10)2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)1.5 / 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026