AdBlue tank / pump failure
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: 'Starting impossible in X km' warning
Fix: Replace AdBlue tank module (extensions exist)
€800–1,600
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC)
Diesel · 1,560 cm³ · 55–88 kW
32
model generations
2
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 32 model generations, among them: Peugeot 208 I, Citroën C4 II, Citroën C3 II, Peugeot 3008 II, Citroën C3 III, Citroën Berlingo II and 26 more.
The most expensive known risk is adBlue tank / pump failure: it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €800–1,600 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,560 cm³ |
| Power | 55–88 kW |
| Years | 2013–2019 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo |
| Oil | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · PSA B71 2312 / B71 2290 · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | BHY, BHZ, BHX, BH01, BH02, BHV, DV6FC, DV6FD, DV6FE, XXDA, T8DA, XWGA |
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.
EGR clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss
Fix: Clean or replace EGR
€300–800
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Peugeot 208 I as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 180,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018Citroën Berlingo III 2018–Citroën C-Elysée 2012–2020Citroën C3 Aircross 2017–Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Citroën C3 Picasso 2009–2017Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Citroën C4 Picasso II / SpaceTourer 2013–2022Citroën C5 Aircross 2018–Citroën Jumpy III 2016–DS 3 2009–2019DS 4 2011–2018DS 5 2011–2018DS 7 2017–Opel Combo E 2018–Opel Crossland 2017–Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Vivaro C 2019–Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 301 2012–2017Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 508 I 2010–2018Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 5008 II 2017–Peugeot Expert III 2016–Peugeot Partner / Rifter (2018+) 2018–Peugeot Partner II / Tepee 2008–2018Toyota Proace City 2019–Toyota Proace II 2016–
Common questions
Does the 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 180,000 km / every 120 mo.
What oil does the 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC) engine take?
0W-30 / 5W-30 · PSA B71 2312 / B71 2290 · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: adBlue tank / pump failure (80,000–160,000 km, €800–1,600); EGR clogging (120,000–200,000 km, €300–800).
Which cars have the 1.6 BlueHDi (DV6FC) engine?
Peugeot 208 I, Citroën C4 II, Citroën C3 II, Peugeot 3008 II, Citroën C3 III, Citroën Berlingo 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). 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