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1.2 VTi / PureTech naturally aspirated 68-83 hp (EB2, EB2F, EB2FA..., from 2012) engine: faults and reliability

PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) version

With caution

It has the same oil-bath belt and Stellantis includes the naturally aspirated engines built between June 2012 and June 2022 in its measures, but the recalls over the brake vacuum pump only affect the turbos. It is a reasonable buy with maintenance invoices and the belt measured or replaced.[1][2][3]

Years
since 2012
Power
68–83 hp
Faults that affect it
2
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
10
in our database

13 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

The first variant of the engine: three cylinders, 1,199 cc, no turbo and an oil-bath timing belt. Depending on the code it delivers 68 to 83 hp (for example, the 82 hp EB2F and the 83 hp EB2FA); the EB2FA and EB2FAD variants meet Euro 6d.[4]

Engine codes of this version: EB2, EB2F, EB2FA, EB2FB, EB2FAD, EB2M, EB2D, EB2FD, HMZ, HMR.

Faults of the EB2 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
  2. 2High severityFrequency: RareLubricationFaulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024)Stellantis recalled in France about 68,000 Peugeot 208, Citroën C3 and Opel Corsa models from 2022-2024 with the naturally aspirated PureTech because of faulty piston cooling jets: they cause noise and, in extreme cases, damage to the engine casing and oil on the exhaust. It is fixed with an oil and filter change.Repair: €0

Cars fitted with the EB2 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

DS

  • DS DS 31.2 PureTech 82 · 1.2 PureTech 110 · 1.2 PureTech 1302012–2019[4][5][6]

Opel

Peugeot

Frequently asked questions

Is the EB2 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. It has the same oil-bath belt and Stellantis includes the naturally aspirated engines built between June 2012 and June 2022 in its measures, but the recalls over the brake vacuum pump only affect the turbos. It is a reasonable buy with maintenance invoices and the belt measured or replaced.[1][2][3]

What faults does the EB2 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: oil-bath timing belt degradation (critical severity) and faulty piston cooling jets (naturally aspirated, 2022-2024) (high severity).

Which cars use the EB2 engine?

Peugeot 208 I (2012–2019), Peugeot 208 II (since 2019), Peugeot 108 (2014–2021), Citroën C1 II (2014–2022), Citroën C3 II (2012–2016), Citroën C3 III (2016–2024), Citroën C-Elysée (2012–2022), DS DS 3 (2012–2019), Opel Corsa F (since 2019) and Opel Crossland (2017–2024).[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]

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Sources

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  1. Stellantis ofrece medidas a los afectados por los motores PureTech tras miles de demandaskm77 · Motoring press · published 28 November 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Rappel des moteurs 1.2 Puretech 110 et 130 chFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  3. Safety Gate, alerta A12/01505/20: Peugeot 208, 308, 2008, 3008, 5008 y Partner (copia en PDF)Comisión Europea – Safety Gate · Official body · published November 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026
  4. Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  5. El Grupo PSA llama a revisión a más de 31.000 coches en España por un posible fallo en el servofrenoMotorpasión · Motoring press · published 26 November 2020 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Peugeot-Citroën-DS-Opel. Nouveau rappel de grande ampleur pour le moteur 1.2 PureTechL'argus · Motoring press · published 28 January 2023 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  7. Stellantis 1.2 Puretech engine: list of belt and chain modelsItalPassion · Motoring press · published 2 February 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
  8. El Peugeot 208 estrena motor Turbo 100 con distribución por cadenaDiariomotor · Motoring press · published 16 March 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  9. Automaker Stellantis recalls 68,000 units in France due to fire riskEuronews · General press · published 25 February 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
  10. Fiabilité du 1.2 PuretechFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  11. Opel Corsa F (Technische Daten)Wikipedia (de) · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026 · in German
  12. 10 años o 175.000 km de garantía para los modelos de Stellantis con motor PureTechAutofácil · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Cómo reclamar a Stellantis si eres un afectado por los motores PureTech defectuosos: estos son los pasosXataka · Motoring press · published 2 April 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish