ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

PSA · 1.5L Diesel I4

2018–present

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

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

Layout I4
Displacement 1499 cc
Power 100–131 hp
Type Diesel
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €400–€1,500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

○ MINOR

DPF — better than older PSA diesels

€300–€900 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

DPF warning on prolonged city use

Details

Modern BlueHDi better at DPF management but not immune.

Greece Note

Still needs occasional highway run. Better suited for mixed use than old 1.6 HDi.

○ MINOR

AdBlue / SCR system faults

€100–€600 30,000 km–∞
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Detection

AdBlue warning, NOx system faults

Details

Modern Euro 6 diesel. AdBlue needed every 10-15k km.

Greece Note

AdBlue widely available in Greece. SCR faults need PSA specialist.

Models with BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 7

Other PSA Engines

Tuning Potential

150hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PSA BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) reliable?

The PSA BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) scores 74/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €400 and €1,500.

What are the common problems with the BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)?

The most common issues are:

  • DPF — better than older PSA diesels — minor, repair cost €300–€900, 80,000 km–150,000 km
  • AdBlue / SCR system faults — minor, repair cost €100–€600, 30,000 km–∞
What cars use the PSA BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)?

The BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €400 to €1,500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) produced?

The PSA BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) was produced from 2018 to present. It is a 1499cc I4 diesel engine.

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