1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)
2012–2019 · diesel · 1560cc · 100hp
Engine codes: 9HP, BHX, BHY, DV6, DV6C, DV6FC
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6). Check this before you buy used.
The 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi (DV6, shared across the 308/2008/C3/Berlingo/Ford Focus) is the frugal long-distance 208 and a much less anxious buy than the PureTech petrol. The DV6 cautions are well known: turbo oil-feed pipe coking (the classic DV6 turbo-killer if oil/intervals slip), DPF and EGR on short trips, the AdBlue/SCR system on BlueHDi cars, and injector wear. With scrupulous oil and the turbo oil-feed kept clear it's a dependable, very economical engine. Buy on oil, turbo-feed and DPF history.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (9HP) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
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
Restricted oil-feed pipe coke-blocks → turbo failure. Classic DV6 issue.
Fix / Workaround: Strict oil + intervals; replace oil-feed pipe with turbo.
Repair cost: €500–€1400
Typically appears after: 100,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Turbo oil-starvation window.
After 200,000 km: Turbo oil-feed + DPF window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Strict oil-change history (turbo feed)
- ☐DPF + AdBlue history (BlueHDi)
- ☐Better than wet-belt petrol for big mileage
- ☐Less anxious buy than PureTech
- ☐Same DV6 as 308 / 2008 / Focus
- ☐Turbo oil-feed + DPF history
Frequently asked questions
Is the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi (DV6, shared across the 308/2008/C3/Berlingo/Ford Focus) is the frugal long-distance 208 and a much less anxious buy than the PureTech petrol. The DV6 cautions are well known: turbo oil-feed pipe coking (the classic DV6 turbo-killer if oil/intervals slip), DPF and EGR on short trips, the AdBlue/SCR system on BlueHDi cars, and injector wear. With scrupulous oil and the turbo oil-feed kept clear it's a dependable, very economical engine. Buy on oil, turbo-feed and DPF history.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Peugeot 208 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)?
The most commonly reported problems: Turbo oil starvation (narrow feed), DPF / EGR / AdBlue, Turbo oil-feed coking (DV6).
Is a used Peugeot 208 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.