Fuel rail pressure too low on Peugeot — 1.6/2.0 HDi lift pump and Bosch DRV failure.
Peugeot P0087 — Fuel rail pressure too low on Peugeot — 1.6/2.0 HDi lift pump and Bosch DRV failure. Typical UK independent garage cost: £180–£1400.
What actually causes P0087 on a Peugeot
PSA HDi P0087 is normally the in-tank lift pump or DRV — both are bolt-on. Avoid jumping straight to HP pump.
Peugeot engines that log P0087
- 1.6 HDi DV6 (208/308/Partner)
- 2.0 HDi DW10 (308/508/5008)
How we diagnose P0087 on a Peugeot
- In-tank lift pump test
- Filter swarf
- DRV resistance
- Full pump only if supply healthy and rail still low
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
PSA dealer prices for HP pumps are insulting — Bosch reman from a diesel specialist is half the cost.
Peugeot P0087 repair cost in the UK
Expect £180–£1400 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Peugeot are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
DV6 P0087 — lift pump fitted with a fresh filter is the standard combo job.
Codes usually seen alongside P0087 on Peugeot
- P0088
- P0089
Symptoms drivers report with P0087
- Sudden loss of power on the motorway — car drops into limp mode at exactly 2,500 RPM
- Restarts fine after a key-cycle, then relimps under load 20 minutes later
- Hard cold-starting: cranks for 4–6 seconds before catching
- Uneven idle with a diesel-knock 'nail' from cold
- MPG drops 3–7 mpg before the light even comes on
- Metal glitter in the fuel filter housing = CP4 pump has already grenaded
Repairs that clear P0087
- Replace fuel filter first (cheap, fast)
- Test rail pressure with scan tool
- Injector leak-off test (diesel)
- Replace HPFP only if proven by pressure test
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0087 guide.