Diesel · 2012–2019
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All about the Peugeot 208 1All about the 1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4) engine
The 1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4) engine was fitted to the Peugeot 208 1 (2012–2019). In the EU that is 11.3 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 1.4 68 hp.
The most expensive known risk is injector or high-pressure pump faults: hard starting, smoke: it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €300–1,300 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Hard or no starting (often when warm), uneven running, smoke, injector or fuel-pressure fault codes
Fix: Read the injector corrections and do a return-flow test; replace the faulty injectors or the pump control valve / pump; change the fuel filter on time and avoid running the tank empty
Signs: Whistling, loss of power, blue or grey smoke, oil in the intake pipes
Fix: Replace or recondition the turbo, and check the oil feed and return pipes and the oil level; keep oil changes on time
Signs: Rattle or knock at idle from the belt side, wobbling pulley, auxiliary belt slips or jumps off
Fix: Replace the crankshaft pulley with a quality part and fit a new auxiliary belt; a loose belt can damage the timing belt
Signs: Power loss or limp mode, jerking, black smoke, EGR fault codes; mostly with city driving
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve; on older engines also check the vacuum solenoid and hoses
Signs: DPF warning, loss of power or limp mode, usually after mostly short trips
Fix: Forced regeneration with a diagnostic tool and a longer drive; check the pressure sensor and software; clean or replace the DPF if it is full
Signs: Oil level drops between services, oily intake, sometimes blue smoke
Fix: Check the turbo first, then replace the valve cover with the built-in breather membrane; a compression test shows if the rings are worn
Signs: Screen freezes or stays black, radio, Bluetooth, sat-nav and settings become unusable; sometimes returns after restarting the car.
Fix: Try a reset and the latest software update first; if it keeps failing, repair or replace the head unit / screen.
Signs: Clunks or vibration from the front end and vague steering; in the worst case a broken bolt affects steering control.
Fix: Check by VIN with a Peugeot dealer that the bolt-replacement recall was done; free of charge.
Signs: Knocking from the front over bumps or a creak when turning the wheel at low speed.
Fix: Replace the top mounts and strut bearings in pairs, ideally together with worn shock absorbers.
Signs: Discs worn or ridged at inspection sooner than expected, vibration or noise when braking.
Fix: Measure disc thickness at every service and budget for discs with every second set of pads.
Signs: Dead bulbs or lamps, often found only at the technical inspection, mostly on cars six years and older.
Fix: Check all lamps before inspection; replace bulbs and inspect bulb holders and connectors for corrosion.
Signs: Louder, rattling exhaust or blowing noise under the car; inspection failure for exhaust leaks.
Fix: Replace the rusted silencer section or the flex pipe; check the hangers at the same time.
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Won't select a gear, 'gearbox fault', jerky shifts
Fix: Repair or replace the actuator; clutch re-learn
Signs: Slipping, harsh engagement
Fix: Replace clutch + re-learn
Signs: Bangs or harsh engagement once warm, 'gearbox faulty' warning and the gearbox stays in 3rd (codes such as P1167 / pressure regulation)
Fix: Check the oil level with the proper procedure first, then replace the pressure-regulating solenoid; if the fault returns, fit a reconditioned valve body and change the oil
Signs: Jerks or clunks when slowing down or in town traffic, hesitation when pulling away, flare or slip when cold
Fix: Ask for the latest gearbox software and an adaptation reset; check the oil level and condition
Signs: Harsh or slipping shifts that get worse over time, dark burnt-smelling fluid, gearbox warning or limp mode
Fix: Change the fluid (several partial changes or a machine change with the correct Aisin / PSA fluid); if shifts stay bad, repair the valve body / solenoids or overhaul the gearbox
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Peugeot 208 1 with the 1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 140,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Diesel1,398 cm³ · 50 kW (68 hp) | 9.3 % | 2012–2018 | 99 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (33). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: turbocharger wear or failure (100,000–250,000 km, €500–1,200); injector or high-pressure pump faults: hard starting, smoke (100,000–250,000 km, €300–1,300); touchscreen freezes, goes blank or stops responding (20,000–160,000 km, €50–600); EGR valve sooting or sticking (80,000–200,000 km, €100–450).
Belt · 140,000 km / every 120 mo.
5W-30 / 5W-40 · PSA B71 2290 / B71 2296 · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km.
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026