1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+14 points over 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
76
Years
2004--2014
1996--2006
Displacement
1686 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
7
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€6,400
€200--€500

Character

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)

"Decent diesel dragged down by DPF/EGR in city driving. Black death injector seal is the horror story. Highway use recommended."

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

"Corsa B/C, Agila. 3-cylinder. Simple, fuel efficient. Head gasket can weep at high mileage. Timing chain. Low power but cheap and reliable city car engine."

Issues Comparison

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) 7

◆ CRITICAL
Injector seal leak (black death) €300--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF clogging (city driving) €400--€1,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Dual mass flywheel wear €600--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve failure €250--€600 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Swirl flap breakage €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator failure €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) 4

Astra 1.7 CDTi J 2009--2015 Hatchback Combo 1.7 CDTi D 2011--2018 MPV Corsa 1.7 CDTi D 2006--2014 Hatchback Meriva 1.7 CDTi B 2010--2017 MPV

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010
Full 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) Report Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report