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Citroen 1.6 HDi DV6TED4 Engine
Timing Belt Interval Revision and Failure Consequences
The PSA 1.6 HDi diesel engine — internal designation DV6TED4 — is fitted across the widest range of Citroen models in the UK: C3 Mk2 (2009-2016), C4 Mk1 (2004-2010), C4 Mk2 (2010-2018), C4 Picasso Mk1 (2006-2013), Grand C4 Picasso Mk1 (2006-2013), Berlingo Mk2 (2008-2018), and Dispatch Mk2 (2007-2016). The DV6TED4 is also shared with Peugeot 207, 208, 308, 3008, and 508 of the same generation, making it one of the most widely deployed diesel engines in the European car parc.
Citroen originally specified a timing belt replacement interval of 10 years or 100,000 miles for the DV6TED4. Following a pattern of premature belt failures in the field — particularly on C4 Picasso and Berlingo models used primarily for short urban journeys where the belt was subject to stop-start thermal cycling — Citroen revised the advisory interval to 6 years or 60,000 miles. A further advisory was issued in 2011 recommending the belt be changed at 6 years or 60,000 miles whichever came first, as a precautionary measure.
This interval revision created a significant maintenance trap: owners who purchased used C4 or Berlingo models with a full service history, confident the timing belt had been maintained at the original 10-year/100,000-mile schedule, discovered the belt was actually overdue for replacement under the revised interval. Many DV6TED4 timing belt failures in the UK have occurred on vehicles with genuine service histories that were maintained to the original specification.
The DV6TED4 is an interference engine — meaning the pistons and valves share the same space in the cylinder and will collide if the timing belt fails. However, the DV6TED4 cylinder head design includes a specific feature: when the timing belt fails suddenly, the rocker arms on the cylinder head typically fracture first rather than the valves bending immediately. This rocker arm breakage — rather than full valve-to-piston impact — is a characteristic of the DV6TED4 head design and means the repair cost of a DV6TED4 timing belt failure is often lower than equivalent failures on engines without this protective feature. A complete DV6TED4 timing belt failure requiring rocker arm replacement, new timing belt kit, and head inspection typically costs GBP 600 to GBP 1,200. However, if the failure was severe or prolonged, valve damage can still occur, raising total repair cost to GBP 1,500 to GBP 2,500. On a high-mileage C4 or Berlingo with combined DPF and EGR faults alongside a timing belt failure, the cumulative repair cost makes scrapping the rational outcome.
Citroen FAP/EOLYS System
DPF Fault Codes P1459, P0401, and P0409
Citroen uses the brand name FAP (Filtre Anti-Particules) for its diesel particulate filter system on DV6TED4-equipped models. The FAP system differs from a standard DPF in that it uses an EOLYS Fuel Borne Catalyst additive. EOLYS is a cerium-based fluid stored in a separate reservoir, typically located in the engine bay adjacent to the windscreen washer bottle. Small amounts of EOLYS are injected into the fuel tank at each fill-up, reducing the temperature required for DPF regeneration and allowing regeneration to complete more effectively at lower exhaust temperatures.
The EOLYS reservoir capacity is approximately 5 litres and requires refilling every 70,000 to 80,000 miles depending on usage. When the EOLYS reservoir is depleted, the regeneration system is compromised. The DV6TED4 FAP will attempt regeneration without the additive but at the higher temperatures required for unaided regeneration, the thermal shock can damage the ceramic DPF substrate, causing internal fracturing that cleaning cannot repair. EOLYS top-up costs approximately GBP 60 to GBP 120 at a Citroen dealer and GBP 30 to GBP 60 at an independent specialist with the correct Citroen/PSA diagnostic equipment (required to reset the EOLYS consumption counter in the ECU).
EGR faults on the DV6TED4 generate standard OBD-II fault codes P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient Detected) and P0409 (EGR Sensor A Circuit). However, the DV6TED4 also generates PSA-proprietary fault code P1459 (EGR Valve Position Indicator Signal: Valve Jammed Open While Driving). P1459 is a Citroen/PSA-specific code, not part of the standard OBD-II library, and is not visible on generic OBD-II code readers sold at motor factors or online. Only a Citroen Lexia/Diagbox diagnostic system or a professional-grade scanner with PSA coverage will display P1459. Owners relying on a generic Bluetooth OBD-II reader will see P0401 but not the underlying P1459 that indicates the more serious jammed-open EGR valve condition. When P1459 is active, the ECU inhibits the EGR valve actuators and cuts the exhaust heat recovery function, causing the vehicle to enter restricted performance mode.
A C4 or Berlingo with combined DV6TED4 EGR fault (P1459), FAP blockage from depleted EOLYS, and overdue timing belt forms the most common high-mileage fault cluster on Citroen diesels. Total repair cost for all three issues together typically ranges from GBP 1,400 to GBP 2,800 — frequently uneconomic on a 12 to 16-year-old C4 or Berlingo.
Citroen Berlingo
Commercial Van Scrap Volume and Rust
The Citroen Berlingo is the second most scrapped Citroen at 18% of all Citroen scraps (ScrapCarComparison). The Berlingo Mk1 (1996-2008) and Berlingo Mk2 (2008-2018) are among the most common small commercial vans in the UK, widely used by tradespeople, local authorities, and small businesses. High mileage (200,000 miles or more is common on Berlingo vans), combined with deferred maintenance on DV6TED4 FAP and EGR systems, and structural rust on the rear floor and sills from commercial loading operations, are the primary scrap drivers.
The Berlingo van (Mk2 panel van, not the Berlingo Multispace people carrier) was eligible for a scrappage allowance of GBP 5,000 under the Citroen 2017 scheme. This was the highest commercial vehicle allowance after the Dispatch and Relay. The commercial van scrap angle — particularly Berlingo panel vans at 15+ years — is a distinct sub-segment of the Citroen scrap SERP.
Citroen Reliability
Average Scrap Age
ScrapCarComparison data explicitly identifies Citroen as having average reliability. The most frequently scrapped Citroen registration years are 2007, 2008, 2006, and 2005. Cars from these registration years are reaching scrap in 2025-2026 at approximately 17 to 19 years old. The UK average scrap age is 17 years and 3 months. This positions Citroen’s scrap age as broadly at the national average — comparable to Toyota (slightly above) but performing better than Hyundai (below average) and similarly to Peugeot (also average, sharing the same DV6TED4 engine platform).
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Citroen Scrap and Salvage Prices by Model
Updated: February 2026
Model | Weight kg | Scrap GBP | Salvage GBP | Key Value Driver |
C1 (Mk1 2005-2014, Mk2 2014-2022) | 820-905 | 95-190 | 155-380 | Lightest Citroen -- modest scrap value. Toyota Aygo / Peugeot 107 / C1 triplets (same PSA/Toyota joint platform). 1.0 petrol TU5 engine -- no DPF, no EGR complication. Scrap trigger is usually rust, accident damage, or accumulated age faults. |
C3 (Mk1 2001-2009, Mk2 2009-2016, Mk3 2016+) | 1,040-1,200 | 110-230 | 185-440 | 13% of all Citroen scraps (SCC). DV6TED4 1.6 HDi diesel -- timing belt + FAP/EOLYS + P0401/P1459 EGR faults main scrap triggers. NationalScrapCar lists C3 as their most frequently seen Citroen scrap model. Running C3 with single DPF/EGR fault usually worth more for salvage. |
C4 / C4 Cactus (Mk1-Mk2 2004-present) | 1,155-1,425 | 125-265 | 210-520 | 23% of all Citroen scraps -- most scrapped Citroen (SCC). DV6TED4 1.6 HDi: timing belt interval revision trap + P1459 EGR + FAP cluster most common fault. C4 Cactus unique Airbump panel construction affects salvage dismantling. GBP 5,000 scrappage allowance under 2017 scheme. |
C4 Picasso / Grand C4 Picasso (Mk1-Mk2) | 1,510-1,720 | 160-340 | 280-680 | DV6TED4 1.6 HDi: same fault cluster as C4. C3 Picasso had highest passenger car scrappage allowance in 2017 scheme at GBP 6,400. Grand C4 Picasso GBP 4,700 under same scheme. Running 7-seat Grand C4 Picasso almost always worth more for salvage. |
Berlingo / Berlingo Multispace (Mk2 2008-2018, Mk3 2018+) | 1,280-1,665 | 120-310 | 220-600 | 18% of all Citroen scraps. Panel van version heavier = better scrap value. DV6TED4 HDi: FAP/EOLYS depletion + EGR P0401/P1459 + deferred timing belt = most common commercial Citroen scrap fault cluster. ë-Berlingo electric (2020+): 400V battery -- EV ATF required. Panel van GBP 5,000 under 2017 scheme. |
C5 / C5 Aircross (Mk2 2007-2017, Aircross 2017+) | 1,470-1,735 | 155-355 | 290-720 | 2.0 HDi DW10 engine (older C5) and 1.6 BlueHDi DV6FE (later C5/Aircross). C5 Mk2 hydraulic suspension (Hydractive III) -- complex at end of life but not a scrap specific issue. Running C5 with DW10 or DV6 fault almost always worth more for salvage. |
ë-C4 / ë-Berlingo / ë-Jumpy electric (2020+) | 1,530-1,965 | 145-380 | 320-1,200+ | 400V battery systems. High-voltage battery depollution at EV-certified ATF required. ë-Berlingo electric van: strong commercial parts demand. All Citroen EV models almost always worth more for salvage than straight scrap. |
Dispatch / Relay Van (Mk2/Mk3) | 1,200-1,615 | 130-310 | DS5: always salvage -- never scrap unless Cat B | DS3 (2010-2019): premium city car -- parts demand consistent. DS4 (2011-2018): DV6TED4 diesel fault patterns same as C4. DS5 (2012-2018): most premium DS model -- unique 2.0 BlueHDi or HYbrid4 drivetrain -- consistent enthusiast and parts demand, never straight scrap. |
Dispatch / Relay Van (Mk2/Mk3) | 1,870-3,800 | 210-480 | 380-1,400+ | Heaviest Citroen commercial vehicles -- best weight-based scrap return. Relay Mk2/Mk3 box van at 3.5t GVW can return GBP 350-480. 2017 scrappage: Dispatch GBP 5,500 / Relay 30 GBP 6,000 / Relay 33/35/40 GBP 7,000. Running Dispatch or Relay almost always worth more for salvage. |
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Should You Scrap Your Citroen or Sell It for Salvage?
Updated: February 2026
Scrap is the right choice when... | Salvage pays more when... |
DV6TED4 timing belt failure with severe damage -- rocker arms plus bent valves, head requires full rebuild | DV6TED4 timing belt failure with rocker arm damage only (no bent valves, no piston damage) -- cheaper repair |
FAP filter internally fractured from EOLYS depletion -- cannot regenerate or clean, replacement GBP 800-1,400 on an old high-mileage C4 or Berlingo | FAP/EGR fault cluster (P1459 + P0401) on a running engine -- fault is defined, repair cost is known |
Category B insurance write-off (crush-only designation) | Any running Berlingo panel van with intact load area and bodywork -- commercial van parts demand is sustained |
Berlingo Mk1 (pre-2008) with full DV6 fault cluster plus structural rust on rear floor and sills | C4 Picasso or Grand C4 Picasso with running engine -- 7-seat MPV parts demand and salvage value exceeds scrap |
C1 with terminal accident damage or structural corrosion -- low weight gives low scrap return | DS5 in any condition with running engine -- always salvage, never straight-scrap |
Fire or flood damage throughout vehicle | Any ë-Berlingo or ë-C4 -- EV battery and parts value always exceeds weight-based scrap return |
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Scrapping a Citroen ë-Berlingo, ë-C4, or ë-Jumpy
Updated: February 2026
Market Insight:
The Citroen ë-Berlingo van (2020-present) uses a 50 kWh battery pack with a 100 kW motor, operating on a 400-volt architecture. The ë-C4 (2020-present) uses a 50 kWh battery with a 100 kW motor on the same 400-volt system. The ë-Jumpy (2021-present) van is available in multiple battery configurations (50 kWh and 75 kWh). All three require an EV-certified ATF with 400V safe-discharge capability for legal end-of-life processing.
The ë-Berlingo in particular occupies an interesting position in the scrap/salvage market: it is the electric version of the UK’s most commercially ubiquitous small van, and its powertrain components — motor, inverter, and battery management system — have consistent fleet and converter demand as businesses electrify their last-mile delivery fleets. An ë-Berlingo with a fault is almost always worth more to a specialist EV converter or fleet operator than as scrap weight.
Scrap or Salvage?
Scrap It When...
- 1.0 EcoBoost wet belt failed (blocked oil pump)
- 1.6 TDCi timing belt snapped (engine bent)
- Transit TDCi engine seized from belt failure
- Category B insurance write-off (crush-only)
- Catalytic converter stolen or removed
Salvage Pays More When...
- Engine runs despite PowerShift DPS6 fault
- Post-2019 chain EcoBoost model (fault not engine)
- Transit with EcoBlue chain engine (gearbox issue)
- Focus ST or Fiesta ST with engine running
- Mustang Mach-E with battery intact
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- Scheme Ended 2010
Citroen Scrappage Scheme History and 2026 Status
No Citroen scrappage scheme is currently active in 2026. The most recent Citroen scrappage scheme ran from September 2017 with all vehicles ordered and registered by 31 December 2017. The passenger car allowances were: C3 GBP 1,750; C4 GBP 5,000; C4 Cactus GBP 3,900; C3 Picasso GBP 6,400 (highest passenger car allowance in the scheme); C4 Picasso GBP 4,200; Grand C4 Picasso GBP 4,700. Commercial vehicle allowances were: Berlingo Panel Van GBP 5,000; Dispatch Panel Van GBP 5,500; Relay 30 Panel Van GBP 6,000; Relay 33/35/40 Panel Van GBP 7,000. CarTakeBack was Citroen’s official UK end-of-life vehicle recycling partner for the scheme, as mandated under the ELV Regulations 2003.
The 2017 Citroen scrappage scheme applied to any make or model registered before 31 December 2010. The traded-in vehicle had to be owned by the applicant for more than 90 days. The scheme applied to Euro 6 petrol and diesel models only, covering the full passenger car range and commercial vehicle range. The C3 Picasso allowance of GBP 6,400 was the highest figure offered on any Citroen passenger car — reflecting the model’s higher list price and Citroen’s desire to clear C3 Picasso inventory from dealer stock.
CarTakeBack is Citroen’s appointed approved vehicle recycling partner in the UK under the Producer Responsibility obligations of the End of Life Vehicles Regulations 2003. All vehicles traded in under the Citroen scrappage scheme were recycled through CarTakeBack’s ATF network. CarTakeBack also operates as the mechanism through which Citroen UK fulfils its Producer Responsibility compliance obligations for all end-of-life Citroens, regardless of whether a scrappage scheme is active.
London ULEZ Scrappage Scheme
available to eligible London residents with non-ULEZ-compliant Citroens. Pre-Euro 6 diesel and pre-Euro 4 petrol Citroens are non-compliant. Check tfl.gov.uk/check-your-vehicle.
Status:
Active
Birmingham Clean Air Zone
for qualifying residents earning GBP 30,000 or less working within the zone 18+ hours per week, who have owned a non-compliant vehicle since 10 September 2018.
Status:
Active
Scotland LEZ Fund
check gov.scot for current eligibility and application deadlines.
Status:
Check Eligibility
Citroen Scheme: Inactive
Scrapping through a licensed ATF provides the best return without eligibility restrictions.
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Legal Requirements When Scrapping a Citroen in the UK
Licensed ATF only
No cash payments
Notify DVLA
Certificate of Destruction
Road Tax Refund
ë-Berlingo / ë-C4 / ë-Jumpy 400V battery
CarTakeBack -- Citroen official ELV partner
EOLYS additive -- note at collection
How to Scrap Your Citroen
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Get your guaranteed quote in 30 seconds
Enter your Citroen registration and postcode at scrapeavehicle.co.uk. The system retrieves DVLA data and simultaneously prices both scrap and salvage routes, returning the higher value. For Berlingo panel vans, the commercial variant is automatically identified by DVLA data. For ë-Berlingo and ë-C4 electric models, EV certification is confirmed at this stage.
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Book free collection -- same day or next day across most UK postcodes
Accept the quote and choose a collection slot. A flatbed recovery vehicle is dispatched. Your Citroen does not need to start, drive, or have a current MOT. DV6TED4 timing belt failures, FAP faults, and accident-damaged models are all collected on the same terms. Mention the EOLYS FAP system at booking if your Citroen has a 1.6 HDi diesel engine.
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Receive payment by bank transfer on the same day -- DVLA notified automatically
Bank transfer is sent while the driver is on site. DVLA notification is submitted on your behalf. Certificate of Destruction arrives within 7 days. Any remaining full VED months are automatically refunded by DVLA to your registered address within 4 to 6 weeks.
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Certificate of Destruction received within 7 days
The ATF issues the Certificate of Destruction confirming your Citroen has been permanently deregistered and legally processed. CarTakeBack is Citroen's appointed UK ELV recycling partner -- Scrap a Vehicle's ATF network is fully compliant with Citroen's Producer Responsibility obligations under the ELV Regulations 2003.
- Citroen Scrapping FAQs
How much is a Citroen C4 worth for scrap?
A Citroen C4 is worth GBP 125 to GBP 265 for scrap in early 2026. The C4 is the most scrapped Citroen in the UK at 23% of all Citroen scraps (ScrapCarComparison). The most common scrap trigger is the DV6TED4 1.6 HDi diesel engine fault cluster: timing belt failure (particularly on cars not maintained at the revised 6-year/60,000-mile interval), FAP/EOLYS DPF blockage, and EGR fault codes P0401, P0409, and PSA-proprietary P1459. A running C4 with a defined DPF or EGR fault is almost always worth more via the salvage route than via straight scrap.
What is the DV6TED4 timing belt fault on a Citroen 1.6 HDi?
The DV6TED4 is the internal engine code for the PSA 1.6 HDi diesel fitted to Citroen C3, C4, Berlingo, and C4 Picasso models. Citroen originally specified a timing belt interval of 10 years or 100,000 miles but revised this to 6 years or 60,000 miles after field failures. Owners maintaining their car to the original interval were unknowingly running an overdue belt. The DV6TED4 is an interference engine (pistons and valves share the same space) but its cylinder head design means timing belt failure typically fractures the rocker arms first rather than bending valves directly. This makes DV6TED4 timing belt failure cheaper to repair than equivalent failures in many other interference engines -- typically GBP 600 to GBP 1,200 for rocker arm plus belt work, versus GBP 1,500 to GBP 2,500 if valves are damaged.
What is the EOLYS system on a Citroen FAP diesel?
Citroen's diesel particulate filter system is branded FAP (Filtre Anti-Particules). Unlike a standard DPF, the FAP system uses a Fuel Borne Catalyst called EOLYS -- a cerium-based additive fluid stored in a dedicated reservoir in the engine bay. Small amounts of EOLYS are injected into the fuel at each fill-up, lowering the temperature at which the DPF regeneration process occurs. The EOLYS reservoir requires refilling every 70,000 to 80,000 miles and resetting via the Citroen Lexia/Diagbox system. When the EOLYS reservoir is depleted, the DPF attempts regeneration without the additive at higher temperatures, which can fracture the ceramic DPF substrate. EOLYS refill costs GBP 60 to GBP 120 at a Citroen dealer.
What is fault code P1459 on a Citroen?
P1459 is a Citroen/PSA proprietary fault code -- it does not appear in the standard OBD-II library and cannot be read by generic Bluetooth OBD-II readers. Its full description is: EGR Valve Position Indicator Signal -- Valve Jammed Open While Driving. When P1459 is active, the ECU inhibits all EGR valve actuators, cuts the exhaust heat recovery function, and the vehicle enters restricted performance mode. Only a Citroen Lexia/Diagbox diagnostic system or a professional multi-make scanner with PSA coverage will display P1459. Owners who read only standard OBD-II codes will see P0401 (EGR flow insufficient) but not the underlying jammed-valve condition that P1459 identifies.
Is there a Citroen scrappage scheme in 2026?
No Citroen scrappage scheme is currently active in 2026. The most recent scheme ran from September 2017 and required all vehicles to be ordered and registered by 31 December 2017. Passenger car allowances ranged from GBP 1,600 for the C3 Aircross to GBP 6,400 for the C3 Picasso (the highest figure for any passenger car in the scheme). Commercial vehicle allowances reached GBP 7,000 for the Relay 33/35/40 panel van. No 2026 scheme has been announced. Location-based clean air zone schemes in London, Birmingham, and Scotland remain available to eligible owners of non-compliant Citroens.
Can I scrap a Citroen ë-Berlingo or ë-C4?
Yes. Citroen ë-Berlingo (2020+) and ë-C4 (2020+) use 400-volt battery systems. Both require high-voltage battery safe discharge and depollution at an EV-certified ATF before standard scrappage processing. Unlike the Renault Zoe, there is no battery lease complication -- Citroen sells its EV batteries as part of the vehicle. Scrap a Vehicle routes all Citroen electric models to appropriately certified ATFs automatically. However, ë-Berlingo and ë-C4 models are almost always worth substantially more for salvage or battery second-life routes than for weight-based scrap -- enter your reg and the system will price both routes simultaneously.
What is the most scrapped Citroen in the UK?
The Citroen C4 is the most scrapped Citroen in the UK at 23% of all Citroen scraps, followed by the Berlingo at 18% and the C3 at 13% (ScrapCarComparison data). NationalScrapCar's data shows the C3 as their most frequently seen Citroen scrap model, with the Xsara second and Berlingo third -- a difference that reflects different fleet compositions and collection areas between the two companies. Citroen's most frequently scrapped registration years are 2007, 2008, 2006, and 2005, indicating average reliability at the UK average scrap age of approximately 17 years.