DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+2 points over DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2004--2020
2018--present
Displacement
1560 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
75--120 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€400--€1,500

Character

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi

"Millions sold. Reliable if serviced. DPF/EGR issues on city-only use. Ford partnership engine."

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

"Replaced 1.6 HDi. 308/3008/C4/Corsa diesel. Camshaft chain improved on later production. Good commuter."

Issues Comparison

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator / vane sticking €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 2

○ MINOR
DPF — better than older PSA diesels €300--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system faults €100--€600 30,000 km--∞

Models

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi 52

Liana ER/RH 2004--2007 C3 A51 2010--2016 208 A9 2012--2015 2008 A94 2013--2015 208 CA/CC 2012--2015 107 — 2005--2014 C1 PM/PN 2005--2014 Bipper A9 2008--2017 107 PN 2005--2014 206 T1 2002--2012 307 T5/T6 2001--2008 C3 FC 2002--2009 206 2A/C 2002--2006 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 307 T5/T6 2005--2008 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 308 T7 2010--2013 C4 Cactus E3 2014--2018 308 T9 2014--2017 208 A9 2014--2019 3008 T8 2013--2016 308 T9 2014--2018 5008 T8 2013--2017 208 CA/CC 2014--2019 DS3 A56 2014--2018 2008 A94 2014--2019 2008 A94 2014--2019 2008 A94 2014--2019 C4 B7 2015--2018 2008 A94 2014--2019 Partner B9 2015--2018 308 T9 2014--2017 508 W2 2014--2018 308 T9 2014--2018 208 A9 2014--2019 208 CA/CC 2014--2019 C4 B7 2010--2015 308 T7 2007--2013 308 T7 2007--2013 Expert G9/VF3 2007--2016 307 T5/T6 2004--2008 308 T7 2008--2013 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 3008 T8 2009--2013 407 6D/6E 2004--2011 Partner B9 2008--2018 5008 T8 2010--2013 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 407 — 2004--2011 C3 FC 2005--2009 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 C3 A51 2010--2016

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 7

2008 1.6 BlueHDi A94 2013--2022 SUV 3008 1.5 BlueHDi P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.6 BlueHDi T9 2013--2021 Hatchback Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi K9 2018--2024 MPV C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi E3 2017--2022 SUV DS7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi X74 2017--2024 SUV Grandland 1.5 BlueHDi A18 2017--2024 SUV
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