DPF cleaning or replacement cost
How much does a DPF cost to clean or replace?
Quick answer
£250–£1,600
At a UK independent garage, including parts, labour and VAT. The price covers a forced regeneration at the cheap end, an off-car chemical clean in the middle, and a new filter with sensors at the top. Franchise dealer pricing usually sits 40-80% higher, and prestige or electric models sit at the top of the band.
Symptoms that point at it
- DPF or engine light on
- limp mode after town driving
- smell of hot soot after a run
- rising oil level on the dipstick
Short-journey diesels are the ones that fail. Check the light is off from cold, ask what the car has been used for, and treat a DPF warning as a full-filter negotiation, not a service item.
Models where we document this fault
| Model | Documented symptom | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | Ingenium diesel timing chain and DPF issues | £900–£2,400 |
| Buick Encore | Lack of power, sluggish acceleration, and underboost fault codes. Often caused by a cracked turbine housing around the wastegate port. | £750–£2,200 |
| Audi A5 | DPF and AdBlue faults on 2.0 TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| Audi A6 | DPF and AdBlue faults on 2.0 and 3.0 TDI | £250–£1,600 |
| Audi Q2 | DPF and AdBlue issues on diesel versions | £250–£1,600 |
| Audi Q3 | 2.0 TDI DPF and AdBlue faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Audi Q5 | DPF blockage or EGR valve failure causing limp mode, poor running, and illuminated warning lights. | £250–£1,600 |
| Audi Q7 | DPF, EGR and AdBlue faults on 3.0 TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| BMW 2 Series | EGR cooler and DPF faults on diesel models | £250–£1,600 |
| BMW 4 Series | EGR cooler recall and DPF blockage on diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| BMW X2 | DPF issues on diesel models used in town | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen Berlingo | DPF blockage on urban diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 1.5 BlueHDi DPF and AdBlue warnings on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen C4 | BlueHDi DPF and AdBlue faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen C4 Picasso | 1.6 BlueHDi diesel particulate filter blocking on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen Dispatch | 1.6 and 2.0 BlueHDi turbo and DPF issues on stop-start work | £250–£1,600 |
| Citroen Relay | DPF blocking on vans doing mostly short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Dacia Duster | DPF issues on dCi diesels used in town | £250–£1,600 |
| Dacia Logan MCV | 1.5 dCi diesel injector and DPF issues on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| DS DS 3 Crossback | Diesel DPF and AdBlue system warnings on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| DS DS 7 Crossback | Diesel DPF and AdBlue faults on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Fiat 500X | 1.6 Multijet diesel DPF blocking on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Fiat Doblo | 1.6 and 2.0 Multijet diesel turbo and DPF issues | £250–£1,600 |
| Fiat Talento | 1.6 and 2.0 dCi turbo and DPF issues on stop-start work | £250–£1,600 |
| Fiat Tipo | 1.6 Multijet diesel DPF blocking on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford EcoSport | DPF warning light or sluggish performance on 1.5 TDCi models. | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Galaxy | DPF blockage on high-mileage private hire cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Grand C-Max | 1.6 and 2.0 TDCi DPF blockage on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Kuga | DPF blocking on short-journey 2.0 TDCi cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Mondeo | 2.0 TDCi DPF blockage on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford S-Max | DPF and EGR cooler faults on 2.0 TDCi cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Tourneo Connect | 1.5 and 1.6 TDCi DPF blockage on short-journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Tourneo Custom | DPF and EGR faults on urban use | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Transit | DPF and EGR blockage on stop-start delivery work | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Transit Connect | DPF blocking from repeated short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Ford Transit Custom | DPF and EGR blockage on urban delivery vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Hyundai i30 | 1.6 CRDi DPF issues on short-journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Hyundai i40 | DPF and EGR faults on the 1.7 CRDi | £250–£1,600 |
| Hyundai Tucson | DPF warning light illumination and vehicle entering limp-home mode due to soot accumulation, particularly on 1.7 and 2.0 CRDi models used for short journeys. | £250–£1,600 |
| Jaguar E-Pace | DPF blocking on short-journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Jaguar F-Pace | DPF and AdBlue faults on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Jaguar XE | DPF blockage on short journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Jaguar XF | DPF and EGR faults on diesel models | £250–£1,600 |
| Jeep Cherokee | Hesitation, rough idle, or illuminated engine management light caused by a clogged EGR valve or DPF on 2.0L/2.2L Multijet diesels. | £250–£1,600 |
| Kia Ceed | Diesel DPF issues on short-journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Kia Sportage | DPF blockage and rising engine oil levels on CRDi models | £250–£1,600 |
| Kia Stinger | 2.2 diesel DPF and EGR blockage on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Kia Venga | DPF blockage or EGR valve sticking on CRDi diesels used for short urban trips, leading to limp mode. | £250–£1,600 |
| Land Rover Defender | DPF blockage and engine oil dilution causing premature service warnings and potential engine wear. | £250–£1,600 |
| Land Rover Discovery | Frequent DPF warnings and rising engine oil levels due to diesel fuel dilution during aborted regeneration cycles. | £250–£1,600 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | DPF, EGR and AdBlue faults on diesel models | £250–£1,600 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | Frequent DPF warning lights, restricted performance messages, and rising engine oil levels due to diesel dilution. | £250–£1,600 |
| Mazda CX-3 | DPF blockage on short journey diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Mazda Mazda6 | DPF blocking on town-used diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate | OM651/OM654 diesel DPF and AdBlue faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | DPF and AdBlue faults on OM651 and OM654 diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | DPF and AdBlue faults on diesel cars used in town | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | DPF, EGR and AdBlue faults on 2.1 and 2.0 diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | AdBlue system and DPF faults on urban diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | DPF, EGR and AdBlue system faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | EGR and DPF fouling on high-mileage diesel units | £250–£1,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito | DPF and AdBlue faults on urban delivery vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 1.8 DI-D diesel injector and DPF problems on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Mitsubishi L200 | DPF warning lights and rising engine oil levels due to diesel dilution from failed regenerations. | £250–£1,600 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | DPF warning light illuminated and rising engine oil levels due to diesel dilution from aborted regenerations. | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan Juke | DPF blockage and excessive oil dilution on 1.5 dCi models used for short urban trips. | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan Micra | DPF blockage and EGR faults (1.5 dCi) | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan Navara | EGR and DPF faults on stop start work use | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan Note | DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) blockage and EGR valve clogging on 1.5 dCi models used primarily for short urban journeys. | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 1.5 dCi DPF blockage and injector faults on town cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Nissan X-Trail | DPF blocking on short-journey diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot 2008 | DPF and AdBlue faults on BlueHDi diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot 3008 | 1.5 BlueHDi AdBlue and DPF/NOx sensor faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot 308 | BlueHDi DPF and AdBlue injector faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot 508 | 1.6 and 2.0 HDi diesel particulate filter blocking on short runs | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot Expert | DPF and AdBlue faults on delivery-cycle vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot Partner | DPF and AdBlue faults from short urban routes | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot Rifter | BlueHDi diesel DPF and AdBlue system faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Peugeot Traveller | 2.0 BlueHDi DPF blocking on vans doing frequent short trips | £250–£1,600 |
| Ram 2500 | 6.7 Cummins EGR / DPF clogging and DEF system faults. | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Arkana | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) warning messages on 1.3 TCe mild-hybrid models due to incomplete regeneration cycles. | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Captur | dCi DPF and turbo actuator issues | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Clio | 1.5 dCi DPF clogging on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Kadjar | DPF blockage on short-journey diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Kangoo | DPF blockage and EGR valve clogging causing limp mode and warning lights. | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Megane | DPF and AdBlue faults on 1.5 and 1.7 dCi engines | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Scenic | 1.5 dCi diesel injector and DPF issues on short journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Renault Trafic | DPF and AdBlue faults on urban vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Seat Ateca | DPF and AdBlue faults on TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| Seat Leon | 2.0 TDI DPF and EGR clogging | £250–£1,600 |
| Seat Tarraco | 2.0 TDI DPF and AdBlue faults on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Skoda Karoq | DPF and AdBlue issues on diesel versions | £250–£1,600 |
| Skoda Kodiaq | DPF and AdBlue faults on 2.0 TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| Skoda Octavia | 2.0 TDI DPF and EGR issues on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Skoda Superb | DPF and AdBlue faults on 2.0 TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| Subaru Legacy | DPF blockage and EGR valve sticking on 2.0D boxer diesel models, causing limp mode. | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota Hilux | DPF blocking on light-duty urban use | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | DPF and injector faults on the 2.8 diesel | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota Proace | DPF blockage on urban delivery use | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota Proace City | 1.5 BlueHDi DPF and AdBlue faults on short-run vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota RAV4 | DPF blockage and EGR valve carbon build-up causing limp mode and warning lights on D-4D diesel models. | £250–£1,600 |
| Toyota Verso | DPF blockage on short journey diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Antara | Limp mode, poor acceleration, and DPF warning light illuminated due to blocked particulate filter. | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Astra | Diesel DPF blockage on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Combo | DPF regeneration failures on short urban routes | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Grandland | DPF and AdBlue faults on 1.5 diesel town cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 2.0 CDTi DPF and EGR faults | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Meriva | DPF blockage and EGR valve sticking on 1.3 and 1.7 CDTi diesels, often causing the vehicle to enter limp mode. | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | DPF blocking and AdBlue system faults on urban vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 1.6 and 2.0 CDTi DPF and EGR blockage on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Tourer | DPF blockage and EGR valve failure causing limp mode and 'Service Vehicle Soon' message. | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Amarok | EGR and DPF faults on stop start work use | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Arteon | DPF and AdBlue faults on 2.0 TDI models | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Caddy | DPF and AdBlue faults on urban diesel vans | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Crafter | DPF blocking on vans used mainly for short urban journeys | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Scirocco | EGR cooler failure or blocked DPF on 2.0 TDI models, triggering limp mode and dashboard warning lights. | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | EGR cooler and DPF faults on short journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Touran | DPF and EGR blockage on short-journey diesels | £250–£1,600 |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 2.0 TDI DPF and EGR blockage | £250–£1,600 |
| Volvo S60 | D-series diesel DPF and EGR blockage on short-run cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Volvo V40 | DPF blocking on D2 diesels used in town | £250–£1,600 |
| Volvo V90 | D4 and D5 diesel DPF and AdBlue faults on short-journey cars | £250–£1,600 |
| Volvo XC60 | D4/D5 DPF and EGR faults on urban cars | £250–£1,600 |
| BMW i3 | Rear end clunking under acceleration or regen braking due to sheared plastic motor mount brackets (primarily pre-2016 models). | £400–£1,400 |
| Fiat 500 | Rear silencer outer skin corrodes and peels away, eventually leading to a blowing exhaust or detached back box. | £200–£950 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Restricted performance warning, accompanied by a loud hissing noise under load and poor acceleration due to split plastic inlet manifolds on V6 diesels. | £200–£950 |
| Toyota Aygo | Rear silencer (backbox) corrosion and blowing | £200–£950 |
| BMW X6 | Unexplained coolant loss without visible external leaks, often accompanied by an engine management light or rough idling due to EGR cooler failure on diesel models. | £300–£900 |
| Kia Optima | Hesitation or stuttering under light acceleration caused by soot build-up in the EGR valve on 1.7 CRDi models. | £300–£900 |
| Volkswagen Passat | EGR cooler internal leaks leading to unexplained coolant loss, rough idling, and sweet-smelling exhaust. | £300–£900 |
| Volvo V60 | EGR cooler leaks or valve sticking on D3 and D4 diesel variants. | £300–£900 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | Squealing or grinding noise from the rear drum brakes at low speeds, or binding when pulling away due to lack of mechanical use and moisture build-up. | £200–£800 |
| BMW i4 | Corroded discs from regen braking use | £200–£800 |
| Cupra Born | Rear disc corrosion from light regen braking use | £200–£800 |
| Ford Maverick | Grabby, non-linear brake pedal response at low speeds causing jerky stops. | £200–£800 |
| Hyundai Ioniq | Rear disc corrosion from regenerative braking | £200–£800 |
| Kia Niro | Rear disc corrosion from regenerative braking | £200–£800 |
| Lexus IS | Rear disc corrosion from regen use | £200–£800 |
| Lexus NX | Disc corrosion from regen braking | £200–£800 |
| Lexus UX | Rear discs corroding because regen does most of the braking | £200–£800 |
| Mazda CX-60 | Rear disc corrosion on hybrid models using regen heavily | £200–£800 |
| Mazda MX-30 | Rear disc corrosion from regen braking | £200–£800 |
| MG MG4 | Disc corrosion from regen braking | £200–£800 |
| MG ZS | Severe pitting and corrosion on rear brake discs on EV models | £200–£800 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Rear discs corroding early because regen does most of the braking | £200–£800 |
| Nissan Leaf | Rear disc corrosion from regenerative braking | £200–£800 |
| Renault Zoe | Disc corrosion from regen braking | £200–£800 |
| Skoda Enyaq | Heavy surface corrosion and pitting on front brake discs, alongside binding rear drum brakes, caused by infrequent mechanical brake application due to heavy reliance on motor regeneration. | £200–£800 |
| Tesla Model Y | Squealing at low speeds, scored discs, or uneven pad wear due to seized caliper slider pins caused by regenerative braking reliance. | £200–£800 |
| Toyota Auris | Rear brake corrosion because of regenerative braking | £200–£800 |
| Toyota Venza | Grabby regenerative braking transition. | £200–£800 |
| Toyota Yaris | Rear brake corrosion because regen does most of the braking | £200–£800 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross | Rear discs corroding because regen does most of the braking | £200–£800 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 | Rear disc corrosion from regenerative braking | £200–£800 |
| Tesla Model S | Milling machine whine or clunking from the rear drive unit during acceleration or lift-off regeneration. | £130–£600 |
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