DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+15 points over DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v
0
/ 100
CAUTION
DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
PSA
Specifications
DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
59
74
Years
2004--2010
2018--present
Displacement
1560 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
75--110 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€400--€1,500
Character
DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v
"First-generation 16-valve 1.6 HDi (also Ford 1.6 TDCi, Volvo D4164T, Mini One D). Carbon in the oil blocks the turbo feed pipe and pickup strainer and kills the turbo — even dealer-serviced engines have done it twice. Leaking injector seals start the chain. Buy only with proof of short oil intervals and a turbo done with new feed pipes."
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
"Replaced 1.6 HDi. 308/3008/C4/Corsa diesel. Camshaft chain improved on later production. Good commuter."
Issues Comparison
DV6ATED4/DV6TED4 1.6 HDi 16v 3
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving
▲ HIGH
Injector copper-seal leak — soot into the oil ("black death")
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure from carbon-blocked oil feed and pickup strainer
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 2
○ MINOR
DPF — better than older PSA diesels
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system faults