PureTech 1.0 (EB0) vs XU10 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+12 points over PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
XU10 2.0
PSA
Specifications
PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
74
Years
2012--2020
1992--2002
Displacement
999 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
68--72 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,000
€250--€500
Character
PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
"108/C1/Aygo base engine. Oil overconsumption reported. Simple but not impressive. Adequate city only."
XU10 2.0
"405/406/Xantia. Older XU family — cast iron block. Turbo 16V version (RFS) in 405 T16. Timing belt. Head gasket on turbo variants. Simple, proven, cheap parts. RFS turbo is a classic."
Issues Comparison
PureTech 1.0 (EB0) 1
◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt disintegration — same as 1.2
XU10 2.0 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)