MajorCommonEngine

Peugeot 3008: HDi diesel particulate filter (FAP) clogging and Eolys additive depletion

HDi diesel particulate filter (FAP) clogging and Eolys additive depletion is a common engine fault on the Peugeot 3008 on the 2010–2016 cars, and we rate it major. Putting it right costs $600 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 23 documented faults on the Peugeot 3008.

Vehicle: Peugeot 3008
Engine: 1.6L
Years: 2010–2016
Fuel: diesel
System: Engine

This page covers the Peugeot 3008 as a model. Some faults only affect particular engines or build years — enter a plate below to narrow the list to one car.

All Peugeot 3008 faults23 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

No photograph available

We do not hold a verified photograph of the Diesel particulate filter yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The 2.0 and 1.6 HDi diesels use a FAP particulate filter with a cerium 'Eolys' additive that helps it burn off soot. On short urban trips the filter cannot regenerate and clogs, and when the Eolys reservoir runs low (roughly every 75,000-120,000km) the system stops regenerating and the filter blocks fast, throwing a 'risk of filter blocking' warning and limp mode. A blocked FAP is expensive to replace.

What you would notice

'Risk of particle/filter blocking' warning message
Loss of power / limp mode
Frequent failed regenerations, extra smoke
Poor fuel economy on short trips

How to check it

Where to look. FAP particulate filter in the exhaust; Eolys additive tank near the fuel tank

Ask how the car is used: mostly short town trips are bad news for a FAP diesel.
Check for any DPF/anti-pollution warning on the dash.
Ask for proof the Eolys additive has been topped up at services and whether the FAP has been cleaned or replaced.
A long test drive should clear, not trigger, warnings.

Parts involved: Diesel particulate filter.

What it costs to put right

$600 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Is this car used for short trips or longer runs?”
“Has the Eolys additive been topped up and the FAP serviced?”
“Any DPF or anti-pollution warnings?”

Now check the Peugeot 3008 you are actually looking at

Everything above is true of the model, and it is free. What it does not tell you is whether THIS car has been looked after: its odometer history and whether the reading has ever gone backwards, whether there is still money owing on it, whether it has been reported stolen, how many owners it has had and what it is really worth today. That comes from the official records for that plate. Enter the plate for the free details, or get the full history and a market valuation from $13.49.

Not sure what you would be paying for? See what a full KickTyres check includes.

Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in the sources below. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them.

French Car Forum - 'Risk of particle filter clogging'
PistonHeads - 'Peugeot 3008 1.6 odd DPF issue'

Peugeot 3008 buyer questions

Is hdi diesel particulate filter (fap) clogging and eolys additive depletion serious on a Peugeot 3008?

We rate it major and common on the Peugeot 3008. The 2.0 and 1.6 HDi diesels use a FAP particulate filter with a cerium 'Eolys' additive that helps it burn off soot. On short urban trips the filter cannot regenerate and clogs, and when the Eolys reservoir runs low (roughly every 75,000-120,000km) the system stops regenerating and the filter blocks fast, throwing a 'risk of filter blocking' warning and limp mode. A blocked FAP is expensive to replace.

How much does it cost to fix on a Peugeot 3008?

$600 to $3,500 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Peugeot 3008 years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2010–2016 Peugeot 3008. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Ask how the car is used: mostly short town trips are bad news for a FAP diesel. Check for any DPF/anti-pollution warning on the dash. Ask for proof the Eolys additive has been topped up at services and whether the FAP has been cleaned or replaced. A long test drive should clear, not trigger, warnings. Look here: FAP particulate filter in the exhaust; Eolys additive tank near the fuel tank