AVOID
Early Turbo
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)
PSA · 1.2L Turbo I3
2014–2017
0
/ 100
AVOID
"Wet timing belt prone to cracking. Oil consumption. Class-action. Engine of the Year but unreliable."
Layout
I3
Displacement
1199 cc
Power
110–131 hp
Type
Petrol Turbo
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) 18
Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech
DS DS3 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
Citroën C3 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech
Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech
DS DS3 1.2 PureTech
Citroën C4 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PSA PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) reliable?
The PSA PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) scores 40/100 with a verdict of AVOID. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the PSA PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)?
How much does it cost to repair the PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) produced?
The PSA PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) was produced from 2014 to 2017. 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.