Verdict
A turbo three-cylinder of 898 cm³ introduced in 2012 on the Clio IV, then fitted to the Captur I and the Twingo III (90, 95 and 110 hp). Fiches-auto considers it rather good overall, but its weak point is a coolant leak at the thermostat, caused by a fragile seal, which can damage the head gasket if it goes unnoticed. The lambda probes do not last long and the turbo is considered fragile on the Twingo. Monitor the coolant level and ask for invoices.
Years to favour or avoid
- To favour
- No year particularly to favour
- To avoid
- No year to avoid identified
Known faults
Thermostat / water housing leak
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto cites a frequent coolant leak at the thermostat (calorstat), caused by a fragile seal: harmless if spotted early, it can require a head gasket replacement if it goes unnoticed. Of 14 Clio IV 0.9 TCe inspected by a partner garage of Car Verif, seven showed a thermostat seal leak.
- Versions
- tce-0-9-h4bt
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Fragile turbo
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto describes the turbo of the 0.9 TCe as fragile on the Twingo III, and Car Verif reports failed turbos among the owner reviews of the Clio IV and Twingo III 0.9 TCe.
- Versions
- tce-0-9-h4bt
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Lambda probes that do not last
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingFiches-auto indicates that the lambda probes of the 0.9 TCe are not very durable; their failure triggers the engine warning light.
- Versions
- tce-0-9-h4bt
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité du moteur 0.9 TCE (Renault / Dacia / Nissan) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Essais et avis 0.9 TCe 90 ch — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Twingo 3 — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Fiabilité Moteur 0.9 TCe : tout ce qu'il faut savoir — Auto Village (new tab)
- 0.9 TCe : fiabilité, problèmes fréquents et conseils d'entretien — Garage Voltaire (new tab)
Models fitted
Good choice, check firstPhoto: KGC626, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dacia Sandero
2012–2020 · Petrol, Diesel
- Estimated monthly cost
- €347/month
Buy with carePhoto: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Renault Captur
2013–2019 · Petrol, Diesel
- Estimated monthly cost
- €298/month
Buy with carePhoto: Overlaet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Renault Twingo
2014–2024 · Petrol, Electric
- Estimated monthly cost
- €296/month
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