1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)
2013–2019 · diesel · 1560cc · 100hp
Engine codes: DV6, BHX, BHY, 9HP
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6). Check this before you buy used.
The 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi (DV6) is the economical diesel — high-mileage capable and better-matched to the crossover than the wet-belt petrol for big distances. It carries the DV6's turbo oil-starvation caution (narrow oil-feed pipe carbons up on neglect), plus DPF/EGR on short trips and, on BlueHDi, the AdBlue/SCR system. With strict oil discipline and motorway use it's a dependable, frugal engine; buy on oil and DPF history.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (DV6) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Citroën C3— 1.6 HDi (DV6)92hp
- Citroën C4 Picasso— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Citroën C4— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Ford Fiesta Mk7— 1.4 / 1.6 TDCi (PSA DV4 / DV6)95hp
- Peugeot 3008— 1.6 HDi / e-HDi (DV6)112hp
- Ford Focus II— 1.6 TDCi (DV6)109hp
- Ford Focus III— 1.6 TDCi (PSA DV6)115hp
- Suzuki Vitara— 1.6 DDiS (diesel)120hp
- Citroën C5— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Mini Hatch— Cooper D (1.6 diesel)112hp
- Peugeot 208— 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)100hp
- Suzuki S-Cross— 1.6 DDiS (diesel)120hp
- Peugeot 308— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Citroën Berlingo— 1.6 HDi (DV6)92hp
- Peugeot 508— 1.6 HDi (DV6C)115hp
- Ford Mondeo IV— 1.6 TDCi (DV6)115hp
- Peugeot 5008— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Peugeot 207— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
- Peugeot 407— 1.6 HDi (DV6)110hp
Known Issues
Narrow turbo oil-feed pipe carbons up on neglect → turbo seizure.
Fix / Workaround: Strict oil changes to spec; clean/replace oil feed; verify turbo.
Repair cost: €400–€1200
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
DPF clogs on short trips; EGR soots; AdBlue/SCR faults on BlueHDi.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean EGR; diagnose SCR.
Repair cost: €250–€1100
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Turbo oil-starvation window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Strict oil-change history (turbo feed)
- ☐DPF + AdBlue history (BlueHDi)
- ☐Better than wet-belt petrol for big mileage
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi (DV6) is the economical diesel — high-mileage capable and better-matched to the crossover than the wet-belt petrol for big distances. It carries the DV6's turbo oil-starvation caution (narrow oil-feed pipe carbons up on neglect), plus DPF/EGR on short trips and, on BlueHDi, the AdBlue/SCR system. With strict oil discipline and motorway use it's a dependable, frugal engine; buy on oil and DPF history.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)?
The most commonly reported problems: Turbo oil starvation (narrow feed), DPF / EGR / AdBlue.
Is a used Peugeot 2008 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.