2.0 HDi (DW10)
2008–2017 · diesel · 1997cc · 140hp
Engine codes: DW10, RHR, RHF
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (DW10). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 HDi (DW10, 138–163hp) is the engine to buy in the X7 — the taxi-driver's choice, regularly reaching 200,000+ miles on regular oil and motorway-supported DPF regens. Known niggles: a glow-plug relay that can fail and burn out multiple plugs, repeat EGR-valve failures (often from low-rev city driving), and throttle-butterfly sticking causing limp mode. Strong and economical with maintenance.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DW10) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Peugeot 3008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4— 2.0 HDi (DW10)138hp
- Ford Focus III— 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq, PSA DW10)140hp
- Ford Mondeo V— 1.5 / 2.0 TDCi (diesel)150hp
- Citroën C5 Aircross— 1.5 / 2.0 BlueHDi (DV5 / DW10)180hp
- Ford Focus II— 2.0 TDCi (DW10)136hp
- Peugeot 407— 2.0 HDi (DW10)136hp
- Ford Kuga— 2.0 TDCi (PSA DW10)150hp
- Peugeot 508— 2.0 HDi / BlueHDi (DW10)163hp
- Peugeot 308— 2.0 HDi (DW10)140hp
- Peugeot 5008— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Citroën C4 Picasso— 2.0 HDi (DW10)150hp
- Ford Mondeo IV— 2.0 TDCi (DW10 / Duratorq)140hp
Known Issues
Relay fails and burns out multiple glow plugs.
Fix / Workaround: Replace relay + affected plugs.
Repair cost: €150–€500
Typically appears after: 120,000 km
Repeat EGR failure (esp. low-rev driving); throttle butterflies stick → limp mode.
Fix / Workaround: Clean/replace EGR; clean throttle housing; drive at higher revs periodically.
Repair cost: €150–€600
Mileage Thresholds
After 200,000 km: Achievable with maintenance.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐The C5 engine to buy
- ☐Check glow-plug relay / EGR history
- ☐DPF history; prefer motorway use
Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (DW10) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 HDi (DW10, 138–163hp) is the engine to buy in the X7 — the taxi-driver's choice, regularly reaching 200,000+ miles on regular oil and motorway-supported DPF regens. Known niggles: a glow-plug relay that can fail and burn out multiple plugs, repeat EGR-valve failures (often from low-rev city driving), and throttle-butterfly sticking causing limp mode. Strong and economical with maintenance.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (DW10)?
The most commonly reported problems: Glow plug relay failure, EGR / throttle-butterfly (limp mode).
Is a used Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (DW10) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.