PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+34 points over PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
40
74
Years
2014--2023
2018--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
110--155 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€9,000
€400--€1,500

Character

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)

"Wet timing belt stretches and snaps. Oil consumption. Class-action. Engine of the Year but unreliable. Check belt urgently."

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

"Replaced 1.6 HDi. 308/3008/C4/Corsa diesel. Camshaft chain improved on later production. Good commuter."

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt disintegration — catastrophic €3,000--€8,000 40,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Oil consumption via belt wear particles €0--€1,000 30,000 km--100,000 km

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 2

○ MINOR
DPF — better than older PSA diesels €300--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system faults €100--€600 30,000 km--∞

Models

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) 16

2008 1.2 PureTech A94 2013--2022 SUV 208 1.2 PureTech A9 2012--2022 Hatchback 3008 1.2 PureTech P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.2 PureTech T9 2013--2021 Hatchback 5008 1.2 PureTech P87 2017--2022 SUV Astra 1.2 PureTech L 2021--2024 Hatchback Avenger 1.2 PureTech BV 2022--2024 SUV Berlingo 1.2 PureTech K9 2018--2024 MPV C3 1.2 PureTech SX 2016--2022 Hatchback C4 1.2 PureTech B7 2010--2018 Hatchback C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech E3 2014--2022 SUV C5 Aircross 1.2 PureTech E3 2017--2022 SUV Corsa 1.2 PureTech F 2019--2022 Hatchback DS3 1.2 PureTech SA 2014--2022 Hatchback Grandland 1.2 PureTech A18 2017--2024 SUV Mokka 1.2 PureTech B 2020--2022 SUV

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 7

2008 1.6 BlueHDi A94 2013--2022 SUV 3008 1.5 BlueHDi P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.6 BlueHDi T9 2013--2021 Hatchback Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi K9 2018--2024 MPV C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi E3 2017--2022 SUV DS7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi X74 2017--2024 SUV Grandland 1.5 BlueHDi A18 2017--2024 SUV
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