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VIN Service Planner
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil

1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)

Diesel · 1,499 cm³ · 55–96 kW

32
model generations
4
known faults
2,295,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)

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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.

In our database this engine is fitted to 32 model generations, among them: Peugeot 3008 II, Citroën C3 III, Ford Focus IV, Peugeot 308 II, Peugeot 2008 II, Peugeot 5008 II and 26 more.

The most expensive known risk is timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage: it usually appears at 40,000–240,000 km and costs €0–3,500 to fix.

Key facts

FuelDiesel
Displacement1,499 cm³
Power55–96 kW
Years2017–2027
Timing driveChain
Oil0W-30 / 5W-30 · PSA B71 2312 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km
Engine codesYH01, YHY, YHZ, YHW, YHV, YH02, DV5R, DV5RC, DV5RD, XUCA, XUCB, XUJA, ZTDA

Known engine faults

Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.

Timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage

usually 40,000–240,000 km · High risk
model years 2017–2023 only

Signs: Cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023)

Fix: Check Stellantis extended warranty (10 yrs / 240,000 km); 8 mm chain + camshaft carrier kit

€0–3,500

Fuel rail nut leak — fire risk (2023–2025)

usually 0–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2023–2025 only

Signs: Diesel smell in the engine bay

Fix: Check recall status (free)

free / recall

AdBlue tank / pump failure

usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk

Signs: 'Starting impossible in X km' warning

Fix: Replace the AdBlue module (extended cover exists)

€0–1,300

EGR / DPF

usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Power loss, DPF light

Fix: Clean or replace

€300–1,500

Engine-related service

Intervals and typical prices, using the Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.

ItemIntervalTypical price
DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissionsevery 20,000 km€0–60
Engine oil + oil filterEngineevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€70–150
AdBlue top-upEmissionsevery 15,000 km€10–30
Air filterEngineevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€15–45
Fuel filterFuelevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€40–110
Glow plugsEngineevery 100,000 km€120–300
Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngineevery 120,000 km€70–180
Coolant replacementCoolingevery 150,000 km or every 96 months€70–150
Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engineevery 150,000 km€0–120

Models with this engine

Model generations this engine is fitted to.

Citroën Berlingo III 2018–Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën C4 III 2020–Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer 2013–2022Citroën C5 Aircross 2018–Citroën Jumpy III 2016–DS 3 Crossback 2019–DS 7 2017–Fiat Doblò III 2022–Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023Ford Focus IV 2018–2025Ford Kuga III 2019–Ford Puma 2019–Opel Astra L 2021–Opel Combo E 2018–Opel Corsa F 2019–Opel Crossland 2017–Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Mokka B 2020–Peugeot 208 II 2019–Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 308 III 2021–Peugeot 508 II 2018–Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 5008 II 2017–Peugeot Expert III 2016–Peugeot Partner / Rifter (2018+) 2018–Toyota Proace City 2019–Toyota Proace II 2016–

Common questions

Does the 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?

Chain.

What oil does the 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R) engine take?

0W-30 / 5W-30 · PSA B71 2312 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km.

What are the known problems with the 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R) engine?

The faults with the highest risk: timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage (40,000–240,000 km, €0–3,500); adBlue tank / pump failure (60,000–160,000 km, €0–1,300); fuel rail nut leak — fire risk (2023–2025) (0–200,000 km, free / recall); EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500).

Which cars have the 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R) engine?

Peugeot 3008 II, Citroën C3 III, Ford Focus IV, Peugeot 308 II, Peugeot 2008 II, Peugeot 5008 II and 26 more.

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026