1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)
2012–2019 · diesel · 1560cc · 100hp
Engine codes: DV6C, DV6FC, 9HP, BHY
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 (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
- Peugeot 2008— 1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (DV6)100hp
- Citroën C5— 1.6 HDi (DV6)112hp
- Mini Hatch— Cooper D (1.6 diesel)112hp
- 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
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
DPF clogs and EGR soots on short trips; AdBlue/SCR on BlueHDi.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean EGR; diagnose SCR.
Repair cost: €250–€1100
Typically appears after: 130,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 200,000 km: Turbo oil-feed + DPF window.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐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-feed coking (DV6), DPF / EGR / AdBlue.
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.