PSA PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

PSA · 1.2L Turbo I3

2023–present

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Finally switched to timing chain. Belt issues resolved. Engine of the Year redeemed. Now genuinely recommendable."

Layout I3
Displacement 1199 cc
Power 110–155 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €400–€900

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

○ MINOR

Timing chain (new design — building data)

€400–€900 100,000 km–160,000 km
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Detection

Cold start rattle at high mileage

Details

Post-2023 switch from belt to chain resolved main issue. Limited long-term data.

Greece Note

Low concern for new purchases. Monitor as fleet ages past 100k km.

Models with PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 6

Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
2023–2024 SUV City SUV
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech
2023–2024 Hatchback City
Opel Astra 1.2 PureTech
2021–2024 Hatchback Compact
Jeep Avenger 1.2 PureTech
2022–2024 SUV City SUV
Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech
2023–2024 Hatchback City
Opel Corsa 1.2 Turbo
2023–2024 Hatchback City

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DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi

2.0L Diesel I4

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BUY 78

TU5 1.6

TU5JP4 1.6 16V (NFU/NFZ)

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ACCEPTABLE 76

TU3 1.4

TU3JP 1.4 8V (KFW/KFX/KFV)

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ACCEPTABLE 74

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

1.5L Diesel I4

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ACCEPTABLE 74

XU10 2.0

XU10 2.0 (RFX/RFS)

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ACCEPTABLE 72

DV5 BlueHDi

1.5 BlueHDi 4-cyl

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Tuning Potential

180hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PSA PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) reliable?

The PSA PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €400 and €900.

What are the common problems with the PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)?

The most common issues are:

  • Timing chain (new design — building data) — minor, repair cost €400–€900, 100,000 km–160,000 km
What cars use the PSA PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)?

The PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €400 to €900. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) produced?

The PSA PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) was produced from 2023 to present. It is a 1199cc I3 petrol turbo engine.

Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.

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