Peugeot 208 2013
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Petrol 126Diesel 92
📊 Market data
- Cheap listings2 600 €
- Typical price4 499 €
- Expensive listings6 500 €
- Average mileage148 001 км
⚙️ Engines — what to expect
PSA/BMW EP6 1.6 VTi/THP (Prince) — EP6_1.6VTI_THP
Known issues
- Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix. (~1 200–3 000 € repair)
- Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating. (~200–500 € repair)
- Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw. (~100–2 000 € repair)
PSA/BMW Prince petrol — PRINCE_1.4_1.6_VTI
Known issues
- Plastic thermostat housing cracks and leaks coolant. (~150–350 € repair)
- Tensioner weakens, causing chain rattle. (~400–800 € repair)
PSA EB2 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder turbo — EB2_1.2PURETECH
Known issues
- CRITICAL: Chain stretches or wet belt degrades prematurely — can cause engine destruction. PSA extended warranty on some models to 10yr/120k mi. Revised parts exist but the fundamental design is questionable. Listen for chain rattle on cold start. (~1 500–4 000 € repair)
- Turbo wastegate actuator fails — turbo underboost or overboost. Check engine light. (~300–800 € repair)
- Some units consume excessive oil. Check level regularly. May indicate piston ring issues. (~100–2 500 € repair)
🚨 What to check before buying
Overall risk score: 10/10
Serious risks
- Timing chain stretch (rear mount): Chain at rear of engine — same design as BMW N13/N18. Stretches, causing rattle and potential valve damage. Expensive to fix.
- Thermostat housing failure: Plastic thermostat housing cracks — massive coolant leak. Can cause overheating.
- High oil consumption: Turbo variants consume excessive oil — piston ring design flaw.
- Car is 13 years old — expect age-related wear: rubber seals, bushings, water pump, AC compressor
Additional notes
- EP6_1.6VTI_THP engine has known reliability problems — assess carefully
- TIMING CHAIN WARNING: EP6_1.6VTI_THP has a problematic timing chain design. Get it checked before buying.
- PSA/BMW EP6 (N14) 1.6 turbo has well-documented timing chain issues. Chain stretches causing timing jump and engine damage. Common between 60k-120k km. Also affects MINI Cooper S R56. Cost €1,000-2,500 for chain replacement.
- Peugeot/Citroën/Mini 1.6 VTi/THP (EP6/Prince engine, joint with BMW) with 80k+ km: one of the most problematic modern petrol engines. Known for: timing chain stretch (catastrophic if it snaps — €2,000-4,000), thermostat housing crack (plastic housing leaks coolant — €200-400), excessive oil consumption, and carbon buildup on valves. The turbo THP version adds turbo oil line coking. Always check for timing chain rattle on cold start.
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