PSA XU10 2.0
ACCEPTABLE Na Era

XU10 2.0

PSA · XU10 2.0 (RFX/RFS)

1992–2002

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"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."

Layout I4
Displacement 1998 cc
Power 132–167 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €250–€500

Mileage Risk Timeline

When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone

km

Known Issues 1

▲ HIGH

Timing belt (interference)

€250–€500 60,000 km–90,000 km
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Detection

Preventive only

Details

XU family belt. RFS turbo version: more critical.

Greece Note

Ιμάντας — €250-500.

Models with XU10 2.0 5

Peugeot 206 2.0
1999–2007 EW10J4 (RFN) 136 hp petrol
Peugeot 206 2.0 S16/GTi
1999–2006 EW10J4/RFN/RFK 136 hp petrol
Peugeot 406 2.0 16V
1996–2004 RFR/RFN 136 hp petrol
Peugeot 306 2.0
1993–2002 RFX/RFS (XU10J4R) 132 hp petrol
Peugeot 306 2.0 S16
1994–2002 XU10J4RS 167 hp petrol

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ACCEPTABLE 72

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Tuning Potential

RFS turbo: 200hp+ achievable

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PSA XU10 2.0 reliable?

The PSA XU10 2.0 scores 74/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €250 and €500.

What are the common problems with the XU10 2.0?

The most common issues are:

  • Timing belt (interference) — high, repair cost €250–€500, 60,000 km–90,000 km
What cars use the PSA XU10 2.0?

The XU10 2.0 is found in:

  • 206 (1999–2007)
  • 206 (1999–2006)
  • 406 (1996–2004)
  • 306 (1993–2002)
  • 306 (1994–2002)
How much does it cost to repair the XU10 2.0?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €250 to €500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the XU10 2.0 produced?

The PSA XU10 2.0 was produced from 1992 to 2002. It is a 1998cc I4 petrol na engine.

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