Renault Captur 1.5 dCi & Blue dCi Engine ReplacementCompare Prices & Get Quotes

A fully rebuilt K9K engine for a Renault Captur 1.5 dCi typically costs £1,200-£2,200 supply-only or £1,800-£3,000 fitted. Used units start from £400, and reconditioned options sit between £900-£1,700. Blue dCi variants (K9K 872, K9K 873) are slightly higher at £1,500-£2,600.

• K9K 609 and K9K 628 (90hp) are the cheapest to replace - £1,200-£2,000
• K9K 646 and K9K 856 (110hp) are £1,400-£2,200
• K9K 873 (115hp Blue dCi) is the most expensive - £1,600-£2,600
• All EnginesMarket quotes include 12-month warranty

The most common signs include: a "Check Anti-Pollution System" warning, a "Check Injection" message, loss of power during acceleration, increased fuel consumption, and difficulty starting.

• DPF issues are common on vehicles used primarily for short urban journeys
• EGR valve carbon buildup is the most frequent cause of "Check Anti-Pollution" warnings
• A forced DPF regeneration (£100-£200) is often the first step in diagnosis

For a 2013-2015 Captur 1.5 dCi worth £2,500-£5,000, a £1,800-£3,000 engine replacement is borderline unless the vehicle is in exceptional condition with low mileage.

• For vehicles worth over £3,500, replacement is typically viable if the rest of the car is sound
• The 1.5 dCi is a durable engine when timing belt and injector maintenance are kept up
• Compare the cost of a rebuilt unit with warranty vs. buying another used Captur
• We always recommend a specialist inspection before any decision

The K9K 1.5 dCi is generally considered one of the most durable diesel engines in its class - but it has predictable maintenance requirements. DPF and EGR issues are common (60k-100k miles), injector seal leaks are known to occur, and timing belt replacement at 37,000 miles (60,000km) is non-negotiable.

• The engine is used across Renault, Nissan, Mercedes, and other brands - proven reliability record
• Regular motorway driving helps prevent DPF clogging
• Timing belt neglect is the single biggest cause of catastrophic failure

A full engine replacement on a Captur 1.5 dCi typically takes 2-3 working days for a specialist (3-5 days for a main dealer).

• Timing belt replacement is 1-2 days
• DPF/EGR cleaning is typically a 1-day job
• Injector seal replacement is 1-2 days
• Supply & fit providers may offer courtesy vehicle options

The 1.5 dCi (2013-2019) is the first-generation diesel engine, available in 90hp and 110hp variants. The 1.5 Blue dCi (2020-present) is the updated second-generation engine, available in 95hp and 115hp variants, with improved emissions technology including AdBlue. The Blue dCi has a revised ECU calibration and updated emissions systems but shares the same K9K engine family and 1,461cc displacement.

• Blue dCi variants have AdBlue systems that require regular top-ups
• The Blue dCi 115 (K9K 873) is the most powerful Captur diesel available
• When replacing, ensure the replacement engine matches your vehicle's generation