Turbo failure (oil starvation, 16v)
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2004–2011 only
Signs: Whistle, blue smoke, oil loss — carbon blocks the oil feed filter
Fix: Replace turbo, oil feed pipe with filter, clean the sump
€700–1,600
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)
Diesel · 1,560 cm³ · 55–84 kW
62
model generations
4
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 62 model generations, among them: Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7), Ford Focus III, Ford Focus II, Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8), Peugeot 208 I, Ford Kuga II and 56 more.
The most expensive known risk is turbo failure (oil starvation, 16v): it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €700–1,600 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,560 cm³ |
| Power | 55–84 kW |
| Years | 2004–2019 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | 9HX, 9HY, 9HZ, 9HV, 9HW, 9HR, 9HP, 9HD, 9HF, 9HL, 9H01, 9H02, 9H05, 9H06, 9H07, HHDA, HHJA, HHJB, HHJC, HHJD, HHUA, G8DA, G8DB, G8DC … |
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.
Injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Ticking, diesel / soot smell, carbon around injectors
Fix: Replace seals early; remove carbon
€200–900
DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: 'Additive level low' / DPF warning
Fix: Refill additive, clean or replace DPF
€150–1,200
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) 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 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Citroën Berlingo I 1996–2011Citroën Berlingo II 2008–2018Citroën C-Elysée 2012–2020Citroën C2 2003–2009Citroën C3 I 2002–2009Citroën C3 II 2009–2016Citroën C3 Picasso 2009–2017Citroën C4 Cactus 2014–2020Citroën C4 I 2004–2010Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Citroën C4 Picasso I 2006–2013Citroën C5 I/II 2001–2008Citroën C5 III 2008–2017Citroën Jumpy II 2007–2016Citroën Xsara Picasso 1999–2012DS 3 2009–2019DS 4 2011–2018DS 5 2011–2018Ford B-Max 2012–2017Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max 2010–2019Ford EcoSport 2013–2022Ford Fiesta V 2002–2008Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7) 2008–2017Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8) 2017–2023Ford Focus C-Max 2003–2010Ford Focus II 2004–2011Ford Focus III 2011–2018Ford Fusion 2002–2012Ford Ka+ 2016–2020Ford Kuga II 2012–2019Ford Mondeo V 2014–2022Ford Tourneo / Transit Connect II 2013–2022Mazda3 (BK) 2003–2009Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013Mazda5 2005–2015MINI Clubman (R55) 2007–2014MINI Countryman (R60) 2010–2016MINI Hatch (R56) 2006–2013MINI Paceman (R61) 2013–2016Peugeot 206 1998–2012Peugeot 206+ / 206 SW 2002–2012Peugeot 207 2006–2014Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 301 2012–2017Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 308 I 2007–2013Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 308 SW / RCZ 2008–2015Peugeot 407 2004–2011Peugeot 508 I 2010–2018Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 3008 I 2009–2016Peugeot 5008 I 2009–2017Peugeot Expert II 2007–2016Peugeot Partner I 1996–2008Peugeot Partner II / Tepee 2008–2018Toyota Proace I 2013–2016Volvo C30 2006–2013Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo V40 2012–2019Volvo V70 III 2007–2016
Common questions
Does the 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo.
What oil does the 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine take?
5W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / Ford WSS-M2C913-C · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: turbo failure (oil starvation, 16v) (80,000–200,000 km, €700–1,600); injector copper seal leak → carbon build-up (80,000–200,000 km, €200–900); DPF additive (Eolys) / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €150–1,200); EGR valve / cooler (100,000–200,000 km, €200–600).
Which cars have the 1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v) engine?
Ford Fiesta VI (Mk6/Mk7), Ford Focus III, Ford Focus II, Ford Fiesta VII (Mk8), Peugeot 208 I, Ford Kuga II and 56 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