Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+2 points over DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE XU10 2.0 PSA

Specifications

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2004--2020
1992--2002
Displacement
1560 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--120 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€250--€500

Character

DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi

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

XU10 2.0

"405/406/Xantia. Older XU family — cast iron block. Turbo 16V version (RFS) in 405 T16. Timing belt. Head gasket on turbo variants. Simple, proven, cheap parts. RFS turbo is a classic."

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

XU10 2.0 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

Full DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi Report Full XU10 2.0 Report